Can I make this casserole in advance?

You can make the entire dish and store it in the fridge or freezer . Skip broiling the cheese sauce and add it when about to serve, following the recipe card instructions. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.

Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe (Gluten and Dairy-Free) • Heal Me Delicious

Description

This Easy Mexican Casserole is a hearty gluten and dairy-free one-pan dinner. This flavorful dish is made with deliciously spiced ground beef, quinoa, black beans, and topped with a dairy-free cheese sauce. It can also be Modified AIP compliant.

Ingredients

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1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp turmeric
1.5 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder (omit for AIP Modified Elimination)
zest of one lime
3 TBSP olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1.5 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)
1 15 oz can black beans, drained
1 cup uncooked, rinsed quinoa
2 cups gluten-free bone broth (or any sodium-free bone broth, stock, or water)
1 cup dairy-free cheese sauce (or shredded dairy-free cheese of your choice)
chopped green onions (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F.
In a small bowl, combine oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, chili powder (if using) and lime zest.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat with olive oil.*
Add spice mix to oil and allow spices to bloom, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
Add ground beef, salt and cilantro and cook until meat has browned.
Add black beans and quinoa and stir.
Add bone broth/stock or water and bring to a boil.
Once at a rapid boil, cover skillet and place into the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
Remove lid and pour dairy-free cheese sauce on top the casserole (or drizzle shredded dairy-free cheese). Use a spatula to smooth and cover the top.
Set oven to HI Broil and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbling.
Garnish with chopped green onions and additional cilantro, or any garnishes that you’d like.
Serve hot.

Notes

*Or other oven-safe skillet with a lid. I used a cast iron braiser so I could transfer it straight from the stovetop to the oven.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Mains
Method: Stovetop, Baked
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired