Sheet Pan Beef Tater Tot Nachos
These Sheet Pan Beef Tater Tot Nachos are basically taco nachos made with crispy tater tots instead of chips. It’s a one-pan meal recipe that’s great to serve at game day, an easy weeknight dinner, and a casual get-together.
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It’s crunchy, cheesy, and loaded with taco flavor. And if you’ve got leftover taco meat from taco night, this is the perfect way to use it up.
Serve them with my One-Pot Cheeseburger Soup or Homemade Egg Drop Soup.
How to Make Sheet Pan Beef Tater Tot Nachos
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Spread tater tots evenly on the pan and bake until golden and crispy, about 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
3. While the tots are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, cooking and breaking it apart until browned, about 7–10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
4. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook for 1–2 minutes more until the seasoning is absorbed.
5. Remove the tater tots from the oven and drizzle with queso. Top with the seasoned beef and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and everything is hot.
7. Remove from the oven and add your favorite toppings. Serve right away!
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- If you’ve got extra taco beef from taco night, this is the perfect way to use it! It saves time and still tastes amazing.
- Make sure your tater tots get nice and golden before adding the toppings — it keeps them from getting soggy.
- Add toppings just before serving: Fresh toppings like pico de gallo, sour cream, and cilantro make the dish pop, but add them after baking so they stay fresh.
- You can change Monterey Jack cheese to cheddar, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend.
- Add black beans, corn, or diced tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
Sheet Pan Beef Tater Tot Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 lb frozen tater tots
- ½ cup queso cheese
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread tater tots evenly on the pan and bake until golden and crispy, about 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
- While the tots are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, cooking and breaking it apart until browned, about 7–10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook for 1–2 minutes more until the seasoning is absorbed.
- Remove the tater tots from the oven and drizzle with queso. Top with the seasoned beef and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and everything is hot.
- Remove from the oven and add your favorite toppings. Serve right away!
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