Ingredients:

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 (32 oz) bag potato tots or puffs
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• your choice of toppings: sour cream, onions, jalapeno peppers, hot sauce, etc…

Directions:

1. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, brown up the ground beef. Once meat is cooked through, drain any excess fat.
2. Add garlic, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, mustard, brown sugar and ketchup to the skillet.  Combine this well so everything is combined. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes until sauce thickens and is warmed through. Taste and adjust spices as needed.
3. While the sloppy joes are cooking bake the tots, according to package directions, until baked nice and crispy.
4. Remove from the oven and add sloppy joe mixture over the tots topped with shredded cheddar. Return pan to broiler. Allow cheese to melt and become bubbly about 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove pan from oven and serve hot with choice of toppings.