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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min

Bring big Tex-Mex flavor to your dinner table with this family-friendly taco casserole recipe . It’s layered with grass-fed ground beef, refried beans, tangy sour cream, melty cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips for a dish that delivers comfort and flavor in every bite. What makes this casserole so popular is its versatility—you can keep it simple for a quick weeknight dinner or dress it up with toppings like avocado, salsa, pico de gallo, or extra sour cream. Adding Pluck seasoning provides a nutrient-dense boost, while swapping in a little calf liver for the beef takes the nutrition even further without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters, meal-prepping for the week, or looking for a crowd-pleasing dinner, this taco casserole is a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

30 min

Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb grass-fed ground beef
1 clove organic onion, chopped
2 tbsp Pluck Southwest Seasoning
1 1/2 clove sour cream
1 can shredded cheese
1 clove tortilla chips, crumbled
1/2 clove black olives, chopped
16 oz can organic refried beans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Set sour cream on the counter to come to room temperature while preparing this recipe.

Step 3

In a medium sauté pan, add ground beef and onions and cook over medium high heat until fully cooked.

Step 4

Drain off excess grease from the pan.

Step 5

Add Pluck seasoning.

Step 6

Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

In a 9x13 casserole dish first spread the refried beans. Then, spread sour cream over refried beans. Top with ground beef mixture. Lastly, top with cheese.

Step 8

Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot in the middle.

Step 9

Top with crumbled tortilla chips and black olives.

NOTES:

Sky’s the limit with this casserole. You can add any of your favorite toppings including avocado, salsa, Pico, or extra sour cream. And don’t forget to add more Pluck on top!
This casserole is also a great introduction to organ meats so consider adding ground calf liver in place of ½ lb. of the ground beef or adding a Tablespoon of Pluck Pure.

Recipe

Ryan Carey

Ryan has been a chef for 13 years working for top restaurants, national sports teams and celebrities. He has held all the positions including that of sous chef, exec sous chef and executive chef. He has knowledge of all different cooking styles and techniques. His passion is focusing on Paleo and Carnivore cooking and highlighting organ meats in creative ways.

Family-Friendly Taco Casserole