SLOW COOKER TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Prep Time:

15 mins

Yield:
Serves 8

Cook Time:
4 Hours 5 Mins

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 
• 1 onion, diced 
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 
• 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 
• 1 cup salsa, homemade or store-bought 
• 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained 
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix 
• 1 (10-ounce) can mild enchilada sauce 
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen tater tots 
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat and remove from heat.
2. Stir in black beans, corn, salsa, green chiles, taco seasoning and enchilada sauce.
3. Lightly coat the inside of a 4-qt slow cooker with nonstick spray.
4. Spread half of the tater tots onto the bottom of the slow cooker; top with ground beef mixture and remaining tater tots. Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours. Add cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.