Easy Ground Beef Taco Casserole: Paleo & Whole30
Many casserole recipes may not be an option when following an elimination diet. This savory ground beef casserole is a Paleo and Whole30 friendly recipe! This quick meal makes the perfect comfort food, creating a nutrient-packed and easy dinner for the whole family.
Servings 4
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 medium sized skillet
- 1 casserole dish with lid
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 knife
- 1 whisk
- 1 wooden spoon or other stirring untentil
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 2 medium sized potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium sized onions, diced
- 2 garlic gloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 2 medium sized tomatoes, diced
- 2 medium eggs
- 2/3 filtered water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt (plus more to taste)
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 avocado (or more), sliced
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet, then set aside.
- In a medium sized skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, stirring frequently. Make sure to remove from the heat before the garlic burns!
- Add onion and garlic mixture to ground beef mixture.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add bell peppers, diced potatoes, and half of diced tomatoes to ground beef mixture. Combine well with a wooden spoon or other mixing utensil.
- Add eggs, tomato paste, water, spices, and salt to a small bowl. Whisk until will combined.
- Pour egg mixture into beef mixture and combine well.
- Transfer beef mixture to a casserole dish and spread into an even layer.
- Cover, and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until potatoes are soft.
- When done baking, remove lid and add lime juice, avocado slices, cilantro, and the rest of the diced tomatoes on top.
- Scoop into serving dishes with a large serving spoon.
- Enjoy!