Spicy Beef Totchos
These Spicy Beef Totchos are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional nachos. The tater tots provide the perfect base for the spiced beef and creamy cheese layer, while the hot sauce adds a pop of heat.
98% would make again
Total Time
42 minutes
42 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
32 minutes
32 min
Total Time
42 minutes
42 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
32 minutes
32 min
Ingredients
for 8 servings
- 2 lb frozen tater tots (910 g)
- 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
- 1 ½ tablespoons Frank’s Red Hot Original
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups shredded mexican cheese blend (400 g)
- red onion, diced
- fresh scallion, sliced
- diced tomato
- sour cream
- guacamole
Nutrition Info
- Calories 609
- Fat 36g
- Carbs 32g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 31g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425ºF (220°C).
- Spread tater tots out on a sheet tray. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, Frank’s Red Hot Original, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Gradually break up beef with a spatula and sauté until beef is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place an even layer of tater tots in an 8-inch oven-safe skillet. Top with half of the beef. Sprinkle a layer of cheese. Repeat layering of tater tots, beef, and cheese.
- Lower oven temperature to 375ºF (160°C). Place skillet in oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and top with red onion, scallions, and tomatoes. Add a dollop of sour cream and guacamole to the center of the skillet. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
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