Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust based on your salsa)
- 1¼ cups thick salsa (drain slightly if watery)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese (divided)
- 1½ cups corn kernels (thawed if frozen, patted dry)
- 1 (48 ounces) bag frozen tater tots
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, or pickled onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion until browned and drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and spices, cooking for about a minute.
- Add thick salsa to the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in sour cream, 1½ cups cheese, and corn until combined.
- Spoon filling into prepared baking dish and cover with tater tots.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, adding remaining cheese in the last 5 minutes.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then garnish and serve.
Last Step:
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Drain salsa if too watery to avoid sogginess.
Feel free to add black beans or bell pepper for extra nutrition.
For heat, consider adding diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 100