Slow cooker John Wayne casserole

Serves 6
Prep Time:  10 mins   Cook Time:  4 hrs. 10 mins   Total Time:  4 hrs, 20 mins

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 packet taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 (32 oz) package frozen tater tots
1 (14 oz) can diced green chiles

1.  Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.

2.  Add the beef, garlic, salt, and pepper and continue to cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a spatula, until the meat browns, about 5 more minutes.

3.  Stir in the taco seasoning and water and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the liquid reduces a bit.

4.  In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese.

5.  Put the frozen tater tots in the slow cooker in an even layer. Add the meat mixture on top.  Then spread thae sour cram mixture over the meat.

6.  Spread the green chilies over the top.

7.  Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours.

8.  Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese over the top, cover again, and cook for about 10 mire minutes, until the cheese melts.

9.  Serve hot.