Preheat Oven & Cook Ground Meat:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (or turkey) over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.

• Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water according to packet instructions. Set aside.

Prepare Vegetables:

• In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the corn and black beans, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together and set aside.

Assemble the Casserole:

• In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread the cooked ground meat mixture evenly across the bottom.

• Layer the vegetable mixture on top of the meat.

• Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese and Mexican blend cheese over the top of the veggies.

Add the Tater Tots:

• Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer on top of the casserole.

Bake the Casserole:

• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve & Garnish:

• Once out of the oven, drizzle sour cream and salsa over the casserole.

• Garnish with fresh cilantro and jalapeño slices for extra flavor.