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    Gluten Free Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

    Modified: Aug 4, 2025 · Published: Jul 29, 2025 by smallfarmbiglife · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Gluten Free Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate easy dinner recipe! It blends hearty ground beef and sloppy joe flavor with crispy, cheesy tater tots for a family-friendly meal that satisfies every time. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for easy food to make on a busy night, this savory, comforting dish is packed with flavor.

    a glass 9x13 baking dish of gluten free sloppy joe tater tot casserole next to plates of the meal dished up.

    A fun twist on a classic, this sloppy joe and tater tot casserole is a kid-friendly, cheesy tater tot bake that makes dinner simple and delicious.

    With homemade sloppy joe sauce, juicy ground beef, and golden tots on top, this has become a family favorite meal. I think this is one of the best tater tot casserole recipes out there.

    You might also enjoy my Gluten Free Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole, my Gluten Free Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, my Gluten Free Sloppy Joe Casserole or my 25 Inexpensive Gluten Free Dinners Your Family Will Love.

    You can find all my meal recipes here: Gluten Free Dinner Recipes

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    Ingredients

    Ground Beef
    Yellow Onion
    Minced Garlic
    Tomato Paste
    Canned Diced Tomatoes
    Tomato Sauce
    Salt
    Ground Black Pepper
    Worcestershire Sauce
    Yellow Mustard
    Brown Sugar
    Cheddar Cheese
    Tater Tots

    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

    In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook and break up the ground beef for 8-10 minutes until there's no pink left in the meat.

    Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes (don't drain them), tomato sauce, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, mustard and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir until combined.

    Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese and an even layer of frozen tater tots.

    Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. The filling will be bubbling and the tater tots will be browned when the casserole is done.

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    Gluten Free Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole


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    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This Gluten Free Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate easy dinner recipe! It blends hearty ground beef and sloppy joe flavor with crispy, cheesy tater tots for a family-friendly meal that satisfies every time.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound Ground Beef
    • medium Yellow Onion, chopped
    • 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
    • 1 - 6 ounce can Tomato Paste
    • 1 - 14.5 ounce can Canned Diced Tomatoes
    • 1 - 15 ounce can Tomato Sauce
    • 2 tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
    • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
    • 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
    • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
    • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
    • 1 - 32 ounce bag Frozen Tater Tots

    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

    In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook and break up the ground beef for 8-10 minutes until there's no pink left in the meat.

    Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes (don't drain them), tomato sauce, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, mustard and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir until combined.

    Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese and an even layer of frozen tater tots.

    Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. The filling will be bubbling and the tater tots will be browned when the casserole is done.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Meals
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is tater tot casserole gluten free?

    Yes! This gluten free sloppy joe tater tot casserole is made gluten free by using tater tots that are gluten free. Most tater tots should automatically be gluten free, but that doesn't mean they aren't processed with other items that have gluten. Always read your labels and make sure your tater tots are gluten free!

    Can tater tot casserole be frozen?

    Yes. This casserole makes a great freezer meal. Simply follow the instructions to make this sloppy joe tater tot casserole and then once it has cooled completely freeze it. This recipe would be perfect to double and make one meal for dinner and one meal to freeze for later.

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