Crispy Tot Chili Casserole
Looking for the ultimate winter comfort food meal? This Crispy Tot Chili Casserole starts with a classic ground beef chili...and then gets topped with crispy tots!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 lbs lean ground beef I used 93/7
- ⅓ cup tomato paste ~½ of a 6-oz. can
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 15-oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-oz. can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 14-oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 28-oz. bag Grown In Idaho Super Crispy Tots
- {optional garnishes} ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Spray a 9”x13” casserole dish with non-stick baking spray; set dish aside.
- Using a large skillet, add olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Once hot, add diced onions. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic, stir and sauté for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add beef and break apart using a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid (if any) from pan.
- Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano; stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add beans, tomatoes and chicken broth. Increase heat and bring mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove skillet from heat and transfer beef mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Place frozen tots in an even layer on top of chili.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until tots are golden brown.
- Remove casserole dish from oven and sprinkle shredded cheese and chopped cilantro on top. Continue baking for 5-10 more minutes, or until cheese has melted.
- Remove dish from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1114mg | Potassium: 1271mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 7mg
