Totchos Libre

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bag (30 ounces) frozen tater tots
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
• Sour cream, for dipping (optional)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the black beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato soup, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
5. Spread the frozen tater tots in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and top with the beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
7. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve with sour cream for dipping, if preferred.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1/8 of recipe

Calories: 450 Fat: 20 grams Saturated Fat: 10 grams Cholesterol: 60 milligrams Sodium: 1,000 milligrams Carbohydrates: 50 grams Fiber: 5 grams Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Cheesy and indulgent
• Perfect for sharing with friends or family
• Can be customized with different toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, or jalapeños

User Comments:

"These Totchos Libre are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like a fiesta in my mouth."

"I love how versatile this dish is. I've made it with ground chicken, turkey, and even tofu. It's always a crowd-pleaser."

"The Totchos Libre are a perfect way to use up leftover ingredients. I often make them with leftover taco meat or chili."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overcook the tater tots, as they can burn easily.
• If you don't have tomato soup on hand, you can substitute another can of diced tomatoes with green chiles.
• For a spicier dish, add more chili powder or cumin to taste.
• Serve Totchos Libre with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or jalapeños.