In a large oven-safe skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper over medium-high heat until meat is browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over the sloppy joe mixture.
Arrange the tater tots evenly on top.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until tots are golden brown and crispy.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, bake another 5 minutes
until melted.
Garnish with parsley or green onions.
⭐ Serving Suggestions:
Serve hot with a side salad or roasted veggies.
Add a drizzle of hot sauce or ranch for extra flavor.
Ashley, want me to also give you a “party-style version” (big casserole dish for crowds) or just keep it in the skillet version?
