1-First, heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat to begin building the base. Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion, seasoning with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika for added depth. Drain any excess grease to keep the dish from becoming too oily.

2-Next, stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce, then let it simmer on low for a few minutes. This step lets the flavors blend together nicely before adding the cheese. Spread the shredded cheese evenly over the mixture and top with a single layer of tater tots or crispy crowns.

3-Bake everything in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 25 minutes until the tots turn golden and crispy. If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish first. Let it rest for a bit after baking to make serving easier and the flavors even better.