Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty American comfort food casserole that combines the savory, tangy ground beef filling of a Sloppy Joe with a crispy topping of tater tots. It typically features ground beef, onions, bell peppers, a sweet and tangy tomato-based sauce, and is often topped with cheese before baking. This dish is a popular home-cooked meal in the United States, particularly in the Midwest.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the tater tots and sauce, and also contains significant fat and protein from the ground beef and cheese. A typical serving provides a good amount of iron and B vitamins from the beef, along with some vitamin C from the peppers, and is likely in the range of 400-600 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 IU |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of a 'pantry staple' or 'funeral food' casserole, designed to be filling, crowd-pleasing, and easy to make for gatherings. Nutritionally, it's a very energy-dense meal, combining multiple processed components (tater tots, canned sauce) into one dish, which is characteristic of certain American comfort food traditions.
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