Tachos with beef cheese (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy tater tots layered with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, and fresh toppings for a tasty, shareable dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 -
Frozen tater tots, 1 bag (approx. 454 g / 1 lb)
→ Protein
02 -
Ground beef, 450 g (1 lb), 93% lean
→ Vegetables
03 -
Yellow onion, 1 medium, finely chopped
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Cherry tomatoes, 120 g (about 1 cup), sliced
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Jalapeños, 1-2 fresh or pickled, sliced
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Fresh cilantro, 10 g (¼ cup), chopped, optional
→ Seasoning
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Taco seasoning, 1 packet (approx. 28 g / 1 oz)
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Water, 120 ml (½ cup)
→ Dairy & Toppings
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Nacho cheese sauce, 225 g (8 oz), canned or jarred
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Sour cream, 120 g (½ cup), for serving
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange frozen tater tots on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet. Bake according to package instructions until crispy, usually about 20-25 minutes.
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While tater tots bake, heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion, cooking and breaking up the meat until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
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Add taco seasoning and water to the cooked beef mixture. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined and slightly thickened.
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Transfer crispy tater tots to a serving plate. Evenly layer the seasoned beef over the tater tots. Drizzle nacho cheese sauce on top, then scatter sliced cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, and chopped cilantro if using.
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Add sour cream on the side or dolloped atop the assembled dish. Serve immediately while warm.
# Helpful Hints:
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For make-ahead convenience, prepare the meat and tater tots separately, then reheat before assembling to prevent sogginess.