Caveboy Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that perfectly fits into a paleo diet. This casserole is a fantastic way to enjoy ground beef in a comforting, nutritious meal that’s ideal for family dinners or meal prep. With its rich flavors and satisfying ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
Benefits of Using Ground Beef
Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that provides a good source of protein, essential vitamins, and minerals. It’s particularly rich in iron and B vitamins, which are vital for energy production and maintaining healthy red blood cells. When selecting ground beef, opt for grass-fed options as they contain higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants compared to grain-fed beef.
Nutritious Ingredients
This casserole includes a variety of vegetables and spices, making it both flavorful and nutrient-dense. Ingredients like bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes add a wealth of vitamins and antioxidants. Spices such as garlic and paprika not only enhance the flavor but also offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
Cooking Tips
Preparing the Ground Beef
To get the best texture and flavor from your ground beef, cook it over medium-high heat until it’s well browned. This caramelization adds depth to the casserole. Be sure to drain any excess fat if you prefer a leaner dish.
Adding Vegetables
Incorporate a mix of your favorite vegetables to boost the nutritional content and add variety to the casserole. Vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach can be excellent additions, providing additional vitamins and minerals.
Seasoning
Proper seasoning is key to a delicious casserole. Along with salt and pepper, consider adding herbs like thyme and oregano for an extra layer of flavor. Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences, and remember that flavors tend to meld and intensify as the casserole bakes.
Conclusion
Caveboy Casserole is a nutritious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for paleo followers and anyone looking for a wholesome, comforting meal. By using high-quality ground beef and a variety of vegetables, you can create a casserole that’s rich in flavor and packed with essential nutrients. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, making it a great addition to your weekly meal plan. Enjoy this hearty casserole with your family and friends, and relish the comfort of a home-cooked, paleo-friendly meal.
Caveboy Casserole
This is a grain-free spin on the classic cowboy casserole. Using corn-free cornbread as the topping, and perfectly seasoned ground beef mixed with sautéed veggies as the base. This will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Grass-Fed Ground Beef
- 2 batches Taco Seasoning
- 3 tsp Arrowroot Starch
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, optional
- 1 large Yellow Onion, diced
- 2 Bell Peppers, any color, diced
- 3 Plum Tomatoes, or one big Tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 can Black Olives, sliced
- 1 small can Diced Green Chiles, optional
- 1 batch Paleo Cornbread, leave out the honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet (preferably cast-iron), brown the beef completely, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet you cooked the beef, add the olive oil (if there is not enough fat left over from the beef), then add the onions and peppers and stir-fry until translucent and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
- Add the beef back into the skillet, along with ¾ of the olives and all of the tomatoes.
- Combine the arrowroot starch and the Taco Seasoning then pour into the skillet and stir to combine everything.
- Pour the prepared Cornbread batter over everything in the baking dish. Spread to cover evenly, all the way to the edges. Top with the remaining sliced olives and diced green chiles, if desired. I like to add the chiles to only half of the skillet so there is a mild side available.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until cornbread is completely cooked through.
- Serve with a dollop of grass-fed sour cream (for primal, not paleo).
Notes
NOTE about quantity: This makes a lot of food, enough for our family of 5 plus leftovers. Cut in half if you don't need that much.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1 gAmount Per Serving Calories 571Total Fat 44gSaturated Fat 15gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 151mgSodium 1729mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 4gSugar 7gProtein 24g
Nutrition is calculated by a third party and may not be 100% accurate
Tina
Saturday 25th of March 2023
Help - I need the cornbread recipe!
Carley Roley
Monday 14th of December 2020
Please help with taco seasoning recipe.
Kendra Benson
Thursday 17th of December 2020
Sorry, it looks like the Taco Seasoning recipe didn't transfer over when we updated the blog. You can find it here: https://www.ourpaleolife.com/paleo-taco-salad/
Lindy Russ
Tuesday 10th of December 2019
As of today did not find your recipes for Arrowroot starch and taco seasoning. Where????? Couldn't click on ingredients to find it.
Is this the same as the Arrowroot found in the spice dept. in the grocery store?
You didn't say if chilies avd olives should be drained? If not it doesn't seem there would be any liquid in the casserole
Pls respond ASAP , and with the recipe again too, so I can bring this to a holiday brunch and be the hit of the party???
Thx so much, Linda
Eve Hunt
Sunday 21st of July 2019
this was wonderful! Thank you for sharing all these tips and recipes..really helps those of us without the create gene;)
Teresa
Monday 12th of September 2016
Thank you for creating and sharing this recipe. I've made it several times now and it's definitely a family favorite. I'd also like to add that it's a forgiving recipe and easy to customize. I love the "cornbread" topping; it really makes the recipe and satisfies my cravings for non-paleo food, lol. Thanks again for a great recipe!