Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Mashup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Filling
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680 grams ground beef (85% lean)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon pre-minced garlic)
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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425 millilitres tomato sauce
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120 millilitres ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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60 millilitres barbecue sauce
→ Topping
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200 grams shredded Colby Jack cheese
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900 grams frozen tater tots or crispy crowns
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1 tablespoon dried parsley, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 200°C (400°F) to preheat.
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In a large oven-safe skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat for approximately 8 minutes, breaking the beef into crumbles until no pink remains.
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Add salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and cook for 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
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Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, and barbecue sauce. Mix well and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 3 minutes, adding a splash of water if necessary to prevent sticking.
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Remove skillet from the heat source and evenly distribute shredded Colby Jack cheese over the beef mixture.
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Place frozen tater tots or crispy crowns in neat rows on top of the cheese, slightly overlapping each piece.
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Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25 minutes on the middle rack, or until tater tots are golden and crisp, and the sauce is bubbling.
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Remove the skillet from the oven and allow to rest for several minutes. Sprinkle with dried parsley before serving hot.
# Notes:
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For maximum crispiness, do not thaw tater tots before assembly.
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Well-browned beef yields enhanced flavor and texture.
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Freshly grated cheese creates a superior melt compared to pre-shredded varieties.
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Ground turkey or plant-based substitutes can be used in place of beef for a lighter or vegetarian alternative.
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Cheddar or pepper jack cheese offers a suitable replacement for Colby Jack.
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Modify barbecue sauce quantity or add hot sauce to adjust flavor intensity.
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Plant-based ground and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce make the dish fully vegetarian; ensure cheese is vegetarian-friendly.
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If lacking an oven-safe skillet, transfer the beef mixture to a greased baking dish before topping and baking.