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Cowboy Style Tater Tot Casserole

(From Our September 2020 Newsletter - Grandma C.)

Ingredients
  1. 1½ lbs ground beef

  2. 1 pkg frozen tater tots (32 oz.)

  3. 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  4. 2 cups grated Mexican style cheese

  5. 1 cup sour cream

  6. 1 can cream of mushroom soup

  7. 1 can black beans, drained

  8. 1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained (mild or spicy, your choice)

  9. 1 can Mexi-corn, drained

  10. 1 TBSP corn starch

  11. 1 TBSP chili powder

  12. 1 tsp ground cumin

  13. Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Pre–heat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown ground beef and onion together in a large skillet.  Drain.

While on medium–low heat, add chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper.  Stir to coat.

Add mushroom soup, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, corn and sour cream, mix well with a wooden spoon.  Sprinkle in corn starch, mix.

Spray a 13 X 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Layer the bottom with the meat mixture, then top with grated cheese.  Add frozen tater tots on top until covered.  Salt and pepper if preferred.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.  Recipe serves 6.