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Paleo Nacho Casserole

Last Updated on November 15, 2019 by Jean Choi 19 Comments

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Paleo Beef Nacho Casserole (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

If you love nachos (who doesn’t?), you are going to want to make this dairy-free and paleo nacho casserole. It’s creamy and crispy at the same time, and has a ridiculously addicting flavor combo! 

Paleo Beef Nacho Casserole

The other day, a friend asked me, “What would your last meal be?” Without hesitation, I said, “Nachos. Loaded with EVERYTHING.” Because, friends, nachos are just the best kind of food filled with everything I love, and I wouldn’t be mad if it was the only thing I can eat for the rest of my life.

While my stomach can’t handle cheese and corn chips to have nachos regularly, I can make my own version at home using my Paleo Cauliflower Nacho Cheese and Siete Foods tortilla chips. Oh, what a world we live in today.

So, the other day, I made this Paleo Nacho Casserole on a whim for dinner, and it turned out fantastic. And I’m so excited to share it with you!

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I’ll be honest. I was a bit nervous about how this recipe would turn out because I never cooked with my Paleo Cauliflower Nacho Cheese. However, the cheesiness and the creaminess really come through in this recipe, and the crunchiness of the tortilla chip topping with that base is just a magical combo.

If you don’t have access to Siete Foods tortilla chips and you do okay with eating corn, you can use regular corn chips. You can even go with not using any chips at all, and just make the base as a dip for veggies. Top the whole thing with your favorites like avocado slices, guacamole, jalapeño slices, hot sauce, and/or chopped cilantro, and you have a ridiculously delicious meal that you won’t want to stop eating!

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Paleo Nacho Casserole

If you love nachos (who doesn't?), you are going to want to make this dairy-free and paleo nacho casserole. It's creamy and crispy at the same time, and has a ridiculously addicting flavor combo! 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups Paleo Cauliflower Nacho Cheese
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tortillas chips I used Siete Foods, but you can also use corn chips if not strict paleo
  • Optional toppings: cilantro, avocado, sliced jalapeno, olives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat coconut oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add onions and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Add ground beef and sea salt, and sauté for 5-10 minutes until cooked through, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
  • Remove from heat and drain the fat.
  • Stir in salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and Paleo Cauliflower Nacho Cheese.
  • Add whisked eggs and stir together until mixed.
  • Top evenly with crushed tortilla chips.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Top with any additional toppings you like before serving.

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By Jean Choi | June 26, 2017

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  1. Karly says

    June 27, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Whaaaa!? Paleo and nacho!? Must be magic. Or just pure genius. This kiiiinda looks like both. So excited to try it!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      June 28, 2017 at 6:41 am

      Aw, thank you! It’s so delicious. Hope you like it!!

      Reply
  2. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    July 3, 2017 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness this nacho casserole looks crazy good! I bet my family would devour this. Such a great idea as a casserole!

    Reply
  3. Michele Spring says

    July 3, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    Oh I think this is going to be made on our next movie night. I love Siete Foods tortilla chips so I bet this is just amazing! (and I can’t have cheese, so it’s a lifesaver too)

    Reply
  4. Tina says

    July 3, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Jalaepenos + Avocado = some of my fave things to eat! This is a must try!

    Reply
  5. Holley Marth says

    July 3, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    Man, these look incredible. I wish we could get Siete chips in Canada. Really really wish. I want nachos now.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      July 9, 2017 at 6:40 am

      Aw, hopefully soon. You can make these with sweet potato or plantain chips instead!

      Reply
    • Mary says

      November 27, 2020 at 8:23 am

      Naturamarket.ca in Canada sells the siete chips. I buy them all the time.

      Reply
  6. Irena Macri says

    July 4, 2017 at 10:10 am

    I need to find me some of these chips! Otherwise, I might test this one out with some sweet potato chips. Looks fab xx

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      July 9, 2017 at 6:39 am

      Sweet potato chips will work too! Even plantain chips too.

      Reply
  7. Renee says

    July 4, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    I want those chips! WOW! The ingredients are perfect! I will be keeping my eye out – I can do corn but not as often as I would love to have nachos 🙂 Ha!

    Reply
  8. Jessica DeMay says

    July 7, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    This looks incredible! They look like real-deal nachos 🙂

    Reply
  9. Chihyu says

    July 7, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    Yum yum yum !! Totally delicious. I’m loving this recipe !

    Reply
  10. Anya says

    July 8, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    I do a version of this but we call it Baked Nachos. It’s loaded with all the appropriate nacho players like taco meat, beans, cheese, crema, and tons of avocados. I love your Paleo version.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      July 9, 2017 at 6:39 am

      That sounds awesome! I love nachos so much.

      Reply
  11. cr says

    July 8, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    That looks like some crispy goodness! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  12. Darryl Edwards says

    July 10, 2017 at 3:35 am

    This sure looks good and very tasty, thanks for all you do!

    Reply
  13. Becky Winkler says

    September 25, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    This nacho casserole is so gorgeous! Pinning so I can try it soon.

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  14. Nancy says

    May 29, 2019 at 7:34 pm

    I would eliminate all salt. Other spices work nicely. Hubby liked it which is a big plus. Creamy texture but not “cheesy”. Might add some bell pepper to the sauté mix to add color and texture. A kind of weird aftertaste, might be the turmeric.

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  • 3030 Min or Less
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  • EFEgg Free
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