Tater Tot Skillet Recipe
Make Tater Tot Skillet Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the tater tots.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Dice the green bell pepper and onion, and mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 3
Cook Ground Beef
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 4
- 5
Season the Mixture
Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6
Add Tater Tots
Remove the skillet from heat and evenly distribute the frozen tater tots over the beef and vegetable mixture.
- 7
Bake
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Add Cheese
Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings such as sour cream, chopped green onions, and jalapeños.