EASY TACO TATER TOTS

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Skip the taco shells and enjoy taco-flavored goodness with this Easy Taco TATER TOTS® recipe. Our Easy Taco TATER TOTS® consist of delicious beef chili on a bed of cheesy ORE-IDA TATER TOTS®. Prepare for a fun and messy dinner once this plate hits the table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pkg. (32 oz.) ORE-IDA TATER TOTS
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste with basil, garlic and oregano
1 can (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15.5 oz.) pinto beans, drained
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup water
1 container (2.8 oz.) french-fried onions
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Spread TATER TOTS onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 15 min.
Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Return meat to skillet. Stir in tomato paste. Add tomatoes, beans, seasoning mix and water; mix well. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in onions.
Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over TATER TOTS; top with meat mixture and remaining cheese.
Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 970 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g