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    Easy Ground Beef Nacho Casserole

    Sep 15, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    This easy ground beef nacho casserole recipe is perfect for weeknight meals. The recipe uses ground beef, tortilla chips and cheese to create a dinner the whole family will love. This nacho bake is ready to serve in under 30 minutes!

    a white 9x13 baking dish of easy ground beef nacho casserole next to a bowl of sour cream.

    I'm always looking for a quick casserole for weeknight meals. For me, it's a bonus if there are leftovers the next night! This easy ground beef nacho casserole is done in under 30 minutes and is so simple to make.

    If you are looking for more easy meals you might enjoy my Easy Gluten Free Tamale Pie, this Instant Pot Mexican Style Beef and Rice, my Gluten Free One Pot Hamburger Helper Copycat, this Gluten Free Walking Taco Casserole, or my Gluten Free Taco Casserole recipes.

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    Ingredients

    • Ground Beef
    • Yellow Onion
    • Minced Garlic
    • Chili Powder
    • Ground Cumin
    • Smoked Paprika
    • Sea Salt
    • Dried Oregano
    • Coarse Ground Black Pepper
    • Thick and Chunky Red Salsa
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Black Beans
    • Gluten Free Tortilla Chips
    • Mexican Style Cheese Blend
    • Sour Cream

    Instructions

    In a frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat add the ground beef and cook breaking into small pieces until almost all of the pink is gone. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

    Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, oregano and pepper. Heat through for 1 minute. Add the salsa, tomato sauce and beans. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.

    In a 9x13 baking dish add a layer of tortilla chips, half of the beef mixture and then half of the cheese. Repeat these steps to use up the rest of the ingredients.

    Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.

    Serve hot with sour cream.

    Substitutions

    • Nachos - instead of plain tortilla chips you can use nachos
    • Salsa Verde - instead of red salsa you can use salsa verde (green salsa)
    • Cheddar Cheese - you can use shredded cheddar cheese instead of the fiesta blend cheese
    • Refried Beans - instead of black beans you can heat up refried beans and use them as a layer over the ground beef mixture.

    Supplies

    I get some of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

    Storage

    Store the leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    To reheat place a serving on a plate and then cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute.

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    Easy Ground Beef Nacho Casserole


    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This easy ground beef nacho casserole recipe is perfect for weeknight meals. The recipe uses ground beef, tortilla chips and cheese to create a dinner the whole family will love. This nacho bake is ready to serve in under 30 minutes!


    Ingredients

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    1 pound Ground Beef
    1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
    1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
    2 teaspoon Chili Powder
    1 teaspoon Dried Cumin
    1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
    1 teaspoon Sea Salt
    ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
    ½ teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
    1 ½ cups Thick and Chunky Red Salsa
    15 ounce can Tomato Sauce
    15 ounce can Black Beans, drain and rinsed
    12 ounce bag Gluten Free Tortilla Chips
    16 ounce bag Shredded Fiesta Blend Cheese
    Sour Cream, optional topping


    Instructions

    In a frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat add the ground beef and cook breaking into small pieces until almost all of the pink is gone. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

    Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, oregano and pepper. Heat through for 1 minute. Add the salsa, tomato sauce and beans. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.

    In a 9x13 baking dish or 3 quart baking dish add a layer of tortilla chips, half of the beef mixture and then half of the cheese. Repeat these steps to use up the rest of the ingredients.

    Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.

    Serve hot with sour cream.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Meals, Dinner
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

    Keywords: nacho bake, Mexican, tortilla chips, cheese, dinner, meals, easy, weeknight, quick

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    FAQ

    What should I serve with nacho casserole?

    Since this easy ground beef nacho casserole doesn't have any veggies in it I like to serve vegetable side dishes with it. I think my Pineapple Coleslaw, this Black Beans and Corn Salad, my Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad, or this Southwestern Style Coleslaw would all be great options to serve with nacho casserole.

    How should I reheat a casserole?

    Place foil over the baking dish and warm in a 300 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. For individual servings place your desired amount on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute.

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