Taco Tater Tot Casserole

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1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 16 oz bag frozen corn
1 bell pepper (red, yellow or green), diced
1 12 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 160z bag of frozen tater tots
1 1/2 cup of salsa
3 tablespoons sliced black olives (optional)

Optional toppings
Diced tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Sour Cream
Avocado Slices

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Cook ground beef & onion medium-high heat until no pink remains. 
• Add taco seasoning mix, 1/4 cup water, frozen corn, bell pepper and rinsed black beans. 
• Cook an additional 5 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. 
• Stir in 1/2 of the cheese.
• Pour beef mixture into a greased 9x13 pan. 
• Arrange tater tots on top. 
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• While this mixture is baking, blend salsa until smooth.
• After 30 minutes, remove from the oven, top with salsa, cheese and olives if using. 
• Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve with desired toppings