Back to Casual Meals

Grain-Free Beef Burrito Casserole

Published: May 2, 2017 | By: Kristina Stosek
Prep Time Prep Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Difficulty Easy
Cook Time Cook Time 60 Minutes
Serves Serves 6
Grain-Free Beef Burrito Casserole
star rating icon star rating icon star rating icon star rating icon star rating icon
Average Rating: 4.5 | Rated By: 6 users

Now here is a burrito that will impress those who love Mexican food. Imagine a burrito without rice and tortilla. In this grain-free beef burrito casserole, the flavours come from deliciously spiced beef, beans, cauliflower rice and cheese. Instead of using tortillas the burrito filling is layered between red chard leaves and topped with sauce and melted cheese. Why load up on rice and wheat when you don’t have to. Enjoy!

Printer Friendly

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, de-seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. GF chili powder
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or 1 tsp. GF garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. GF ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. GF oregano
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 ½ tsp. sea salt
  • 1 x 398 ml. can pure tomato sauce, divided
  • 3 cups cauliflower rice (about ½ medium cauliflower) see recipe below
  • 3 cups cooked black beans or (2 x 398 ml. cans) rinsed and drained
  • 1 small zucchini with skin, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 bunch red chard leaves, stems cut off (about 9 large leaves)
  • 3/4 cup gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth

    • *As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please check out my sponsorship and disclosure policy page for more details

    Instructions

  • Using a large saucepan sauté onions in olive oil for 3 - 5 minutes until translucent
  • Turn the heat to high and add beef, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper. While stirring, cook the beef until slightly browned.
  • Add salt and ½ cup tomato sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 400 F and brush a 3-quart (9x12-inch) casserole dish with olive oil
  • Place beans and zucchini in a food processor and process until it resembles refried beans. Add to beef mixture with cauliflower rice and cook until heated through about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 ¼ cup of cheddar cheese and set aside
  • Layer casserole dish with 1/3 of the chard leaves, then ½ the burrito mixture and repeat ending with chard leaves
  • Whisk together the remainder of tomato sauce and chicken broth and pour over the casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remainder of cheese. Bake for 5 more minutes
  • Remove from the oven and rest for 15 minutes before serving
  • *Cauliflower rice - place cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until cauliflower resembles rice

    • Leave a Comment

    No comments yet.

    Add a Rating

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Similar Recipes

    One-Skillet Vegetarian Burrito – Gluten-Free

    One-Skillet Vegetarian Burrito – Gluten-Free

    This gluten-free, vegetarian burrito has all the delicious ingredients of a burrito but without the tortilla. This Mexican dish is made with black beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, rice, cheese, and plenty of cilantro. For the spices, I used the traditional chili powder, cumin and garlic. To serve, you can add salsa, fresh cilantro and or […] Read More

    Prep Time icon Prep Time 10 Minutes
    Difficulty icon Difficulty Beginner
    Cook Time icon Cook Time 45 Minutes
    Serves icon Serves 6
    Gluten-Free Mexican Inspired Quinoa

    Gluten-Free Mexican Inspired Quinoa

    In this delicious gluten free quinoa dish, discover the flavours of Mexico. This budget friendly quinoa recipe is packed with healthy nutrients, is rich in fiber and also protein. Quinoa never tasted this good before! Serve as a side or as a main with a light green salad Read More

    Prep Time icon Prep Time 15 Minutes
    Difficulty icon Difficulty Easy
    Cook Time icon Cook Time 20 Minutes
    Serves icon Serves 6
    Roasted Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    Roasted Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    Roasted Stuffed Poblano Pepper – I can’t tell you how delicious these roasted peppers are. A classic Mexican recipe, poblano peppers filled with black beans, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro and a splash of fresh lime juice baked. All this deliciousness is baked together and topped with goey cheese.  To keep these vegetarian Mexican-inspired toasted poblano […] Read More

    Prep Time icon Prep Time 15 Minutes
    Difficulty icon Difficulty Beginner
    Cook Time icon Cook Time 20 Minutes
    Serves icon Serves 6
    © Copyright 2022 Only Gluten Free Recipes. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy, Disclosure. Designed & Developed by GuaranteedSEO.