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.

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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This simple stovetop tomato pasta sauce recipe is the perfect way to use fresh tomatoes and basil! This homemade Italian pasta sauce has a rich flavor and is perfect with past. It's easy to make this sauce recipe from scratch in a dutch oven or pot.

It's that time of year when I'm trying to figure out what to do with all of the tomatoes in the garden. This simple stovetop tomato pasta sauce is the solution! You can use it fresh or freeze it for later.

If you are looking for other tomato recipes you might also enjoy my Easy Gluten Free Tamale Pie, this Black Beans and Corn Salad, my Gluten Free Walking Taco Casserole, this Seven Layer Salad or my Gluten Free Homemade Pasta Sauce recipes.

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Ingredients

• Fresh Tomatoes
• Yellow Onion
• Unsalted Butter
• Carrots
• Fresh Basil
• Sea Salt

Instructions

In a dutch oven or pot on the stovetop over medium heat add the tomatoes, onion, unsalted butter, carrots, basil and sea salt.

Bring to a boil stirring occasionally and then let simmer for 30 minutes uncovered. Stir occasionally to combine the ingredients to make sure everything is cooking down evenly.

Using an immersion blender in the post blend the ingredients until a smooth sauce forms. If you don't have an immersion blender you can carefully use a regular blender or food processor.

Serve immediately over pasta or let cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 5 days.

Hint: This sauce freezes really well. Use freezer safe containers or freezer safe bags and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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 this tomato pasta sauce in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

This sauce freezes really well! Use freezer safe containers or bags. If you using bags I like to lay them flat on a baking sheet, freeze them and then stack them in my freezer to save space.

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This easy gluten free tamale pie recipe is the perfect ground beef casserole for weeknight dinners! It is a one pan comfort food meal made in a cast iron skillet. The seasoned beef mixture is topped with delicious homemade cornbread.

I love a one pan meal! This easy gluten free tamale pie is all made in one cast iron skillet. It's a quick ground beef weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

If you are looking for more cast iron meals you might also enjoy my Gluten Free Skillet Enchiladas, this Gluten Free Walking Taco Casserole, my Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole, this Gluten Free Sloppy Joe Casserole or my Gluten Free Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole recipes.

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Ingredients

• Ground Beef
• Yellow Onion
• Minced Garlic
• Stewed Tomatoes
• Whole Kernel Corn
• Tomato Paste
• Black Olives
• Chili Powder
• Ground Cumin
• Sea Salt
• Unsalted Butter
• Milk
• Egg
• Gluten Free Cornmeal
• Gluten Free Flour
• Granulated Sugar
• Baking Powder

Instructions

In a cast iron skillet over medium heat cook the beef until very little pink remains. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent.

Add the stewed tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, olives, chili powder, cumin and salt. Stir to combine. Remove the pan from heat.

In your stand mixer beat together the unsalted butter, milk egg, cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Spread the cornbread mixture over top of the ground beef mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until the cornbread topping is browned.

Hint: I love to serve this casserole with sour cream and cheese on top.

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 this casserole in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat plate each serving and then top with a damp paper towel while microwaving.

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This easy recipe for gluten free instant pot chili mac and cheese is perfect for weeknight dinners. It's a cheap and simple homemade meal with ground beef, beans and pasta. This healthy instant pot pasta recipe is sure to become your families new favorite supper!

I love a quick and easy dinner recipe that uses ground beef! It's a bonus that it is made in the instant pot so it doesn't heat up my house during the warm months.

If you are looking for more gluten free beef recipes you might also like my Gluten Free Creamy Beef and Mushroom Pasta, Instant Pot Mexican Style Beef and Rice or my recipe for Slow Cooker Hawaiin Meatballs.

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Ingredients

• Ground Beef
• Gluten Free Penne Pasta or Gluten Free Elbow Pasta
• Kidney Beans
• Yellow Onion
• Minced Garlic
• Chili Powder
• Sea Salt
• Ground Cumin
• Coarse Ground Black Pepper
• Beef Broth
• Water
• Cheddar Cheese
• Heavy Cream

Instructions

In your instant pot using the manual mode cook the ground beef until almost all of the pink is gone. Add the onion and saute until they're translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the uncooked pasta, beans, chili powder, garlic, salt, cumin, pepper, beef broth and water to the instant pot in an even layer. Do not stir! This will prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Using manual pressure cook for 5 minutes. Let the steam release naturally.

Carefully remove the lid. Stir in the shredded cheese and heavy cream.

Serve with extra cheese on top and sour cream if you like.

Hint: Not all gluten free pasta holds up well in the instant pot or in general. I really like this Jovial Gluten Free Brown Rice Penne Pasta or these Tinkyada Gluten Free Elbow Pasta best.

Supplies

Substitutions

• Ground Beef - you can use ground turkey, but I would not omit meat from the recipe
• Gluten Free Penne Pasta - I used penne pasta because it holds up well and is hearty, but you could also use elbow noodles or rotini. I think brown rice pasta stays together much better than gluten free pastas with corn
• Beef Broth - you could also use chicken broth or vegetable broth. Using broth instead of just water gives more flavor
• Heavy Cream - you could use milk, but it won't be as creamy. You could substitute sour cream or cream cheese and still get a nice creamy texture

Storing and Reheating

I love this recipe as leftovers the next day! Store the leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat dish up a serving on a plate or in a bowl. Then, either add an ice cube on top or a wet paper towel on top and reheat for 1 minute in the microwave.

If using an ice cube take what's left out of the bowl and throw away. Stir the chili mac and cheese and serve.

Other Gluten Free Ground Beef Recipes

• Gluten Free Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
• Instant Pot Beef and Bean Burrito Casserole
• Gluten Free One Pot Hamburger Helper Copycat Recipe
• Instant Pot Beef and Vegetable Soup
• Gluten Free Cowboy Baked Beans
• Gluten Free Walking Taco Casserole

Equipment

A 6-quart Instant Pot Duo Pressure Cooker is perfect for making this recipe, but I like to have the 8-quart Instant Pot Duo Pressure Cooker for doubling recipes and making larger batches.

How long do I cook chili mac and cheese in the instant pot?

For this recipe you will brown the ground beef and cook the onion, so you will only need to pressure cook the recipe for 5 minutes using the manual mode. Then, let the pressure release manually.

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