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!
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.
Featuring seasoned ground beef, layers of crunchy chips or tortillas, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, this nacho bake casserole combines everything you love about nachos in one hearty pan. Whether you're craving a Mexican casserole with hamburger meat or need a weeknight family dinner recipe, this dish delivers bold flavor and comfort in every bite.
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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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.
Recipe Review
"Very tasty and so simple!!"
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Easy Ground Beef Nacho Casserole
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
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
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- ½ tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ tsp 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
Storage
Store the leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Top Tip
To reheat place a serving on a plate and then cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Pam Boniface says
Very tasty and so simple
smallfarmbiglife says
Thanks Pam! I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe. ~Elaine