The perfect combination of sloppy joes, tater tots and cheese combine to make this delicious Crockpot Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe!
Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
I am so excited to share this Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe with you all! I have been racking my brain for months trying to think of a fun new slow cooker casserole to share.
I know that you all love the crockpot taco casserole, Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole, and Crock-Pot Pasta and Beef Casseroles we have shared over the past year or two.
I have been trying new fun casseroles in the crockpot to see which ones turn out great and which ones turn out blah. I am keeping the blah ones tucked safely away from here so you don't have to try them.
Thankfully this Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe is delish! Sloppy Joes were one of my favorite meals growing up. There is just something amazing about being given the permission to eat something with the name sloppy in its title. You can layer on the paper towels over your shirt and dig in!
Plus you can't go wrong with anything that includes tater tots. Are you a tater tot or fries person?
Super easy to make Crock Pot Tater Tot Sloppy Joes Casserole Recipe. Made with ground beef the entire family will love this slow cooker recipe. The crockpot does all the work and you have a great family meal!
This sloppy joe tater tot casserole recipe looks a lot harder to make than it really is! The slow cooker does all the work. I love serving it as the perfect comfort food dinner.
John is a big fan of any recipe that includes tater tots so that makes it a lot of fun to come up with new recipes. There is just something about tater tots.
Ingredients needed for Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Tomato sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Garlic
- Pepper
- Salt
- Kidney beans
- Cheddar cheese
- Tater tots
Equipment needed
Saute Pan - You want to use a pan that is deep enough to handle the ground beef and other ingredients
Hamburger Mixer - I love that this kitchen tool helps you break up the hamburger easily
Slow Cooker - If you want to save yourself from washing a pan this slow cooker has the ability to brown the hamburger in it.
Large Kitchen Towel - I like to place a towel right under the slow cooker lid to absorb some of the moisture in the crockpot. This helps keep the tater tots from getting soggy.
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Crockpot Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- ½ Onion diced
- 1 c Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tablespoon Ketchup
- 2 teaspoon Mustard
- 2 teaspoon Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 bag tater tots frozen
Instructions
- Brown beef with onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard to the beef mixture. Mix well.
- Add the kidney beans
- Spray the inside bowl of the slow cooker with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper
- Place a layer of tater tots on the bottom of the bowl
- Cover with the beef mixture
- Place another layer of tater tots on top of the beef mixture.
- Cover the bowl with a tea towel, and place the lid over that.
- Cook on low for 4 hours
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the lid and sprinkle on the cheese. Replace lid and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and gooey.
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe originally shared on October 30, 2016. Updated on May 10, 2020
Sandy
Why do you use the towel?
Tammilee
The towel helps soak in any extra moisture so the tater tots do not get soggy.
Sunshine
What’s a tea towel?
Tammilee
HI, A small towel sometimes called a dish towel.
Marie
Delicious! Will definitely make again. And i never used parchment paper before. Was an easy clean up. Only thing I did differently was made kitchen towel damp. Thank you for sharing the recipe🙂
Melissa
Tried it in tonight in the oven at 400 deg for 30 mins. 10 mins left added cheese. Pretty Good, but my husband thinks It lacks something. It needs a zing for us.
Marilyn
how many does this serve?
Kelly Collins
Hello! I really love this recipe from a cooking standpoint firstly. It is easy, made with simple basic ingredients I always have, and uses a crockpot...which is essential during these dog days of summer in Texas.
Secondly, everyone who has tried it the two times I have already made it...have raved over, usually having seconds!
I love feeding my friends and family. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!
My tots do not get crispy, even with that nifty tea towel trick...but no one even cares. Ha ha. I may try doing it in the oven this winter, just to see what happens.
Becky Cox
Thanks for the recipe. We've made it twice now and my husband and kids love it!
Tammilee
Becky, Thank you so much for letting me know! You totally made my day!
Bryan Vice
This is something very easy to do and one to be a fan favorite in my home thank you for sharing printing out now
Joy Venters
I have been a fan of sloppy joes since way back. Also love tater tots. Great idea to combine the two -I need to try this soon - thanks.
Jenny
Any idea on serving size and carb count for this recipe?
MommaMelissa
This dish is delicious!! I didn't have the time to cook it in the crockpot, so I fixed it on the stovetop (and cooked the tater tots in the oven). Assembled it in a casserole dish and popped it in the oven to melt the cheese. Topped with sour cream and served - definitely a family favorite now!
Paul Doherty
That sounds like a much better way to do it!!! Making it this way tonight...
Donald
I'm going to try this this weekend.
Lindsay
Hi,
Do you drain the hamburger before adding the tomato sauce?
Thanks
Grandma Shirley
I still don't understand the towel thing. First I dont' know what a tea towel is. Second, you put it across the top of the crock pot & the ends are on the outside of the pot so the lid doesn't fit tight? Thanks.
Michelle
Could you make this on low 6-8 hours instead of high for 4 hours as I work all day.
KA
Would you make this the same way in the new casserole crockpot?
Amanda W.
I made this last night and it was VERY good! I made it on the stove, cooking the tater tots in the over though because I like my tots crispy. It worked out great. Thanks for sharing!
Julie
I'm confused about the tea towel... Do you put a tea towel over the top layer of tater tots? What is the reason for this and won't they stick to the towel?
Tammilee
Hi,
You put the tea towel right under the lid. It helps soak up moisture so your casserole is not soggy.