Tachos with beef cheese (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy tater tots layered with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, jalapeños, and fresh toppings for shareable snacks.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Protein
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1 pound 93% lean ground beef
→ Produce
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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12 cherry tomatoes, sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
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2 tablespoons sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
→ Frozen
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1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
→ Dairy
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½ cup nacho cheese sauce (canned, jarred, or homemade)
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¼ cup sour cream, for topping or serving on the side
→ Pantry
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1 packet taco seasoning mix
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½ cup water
# Steps to Make This:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange frozen tater tots evenly on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet. Bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
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While tater tots bake, heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook and crumble for about 7 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in taco seasoning mix and ½ cup water to the cooked beef. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and spices combine.
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Remove tater tots from oven and transfer to a serving dish. Layer with seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, sliced cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro if using.
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Top with sour cream or serve it on the side as desired. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
For best texture, prepare meat and tater tots separately and assemble just before serving to avoid sogginess.
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Tater tots can be cooked in an air fryer in batches if preferred.