Whole30 Ground Beef Casserole That Tastes Like Comfort Food
This hearty Whole30 casserole brings all the cozy, comforting flavors of a cheeseburger without the guilt—perfect for clean eating and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (well-drained)
1 cup white onion, diced (or yellow onion)
2 russet potatoes, diced (about 4 cups; sweet potatoes also work)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, drained well)
1 cup green bell pepper, diced (red or yellow optional)
½ cup dill pickles, chopped (Whole30 compliant)
½ cup homemade special sauce (Whole30 compliant)
1 tbsp white sesame seeds (optional topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Dice potatoes, onion, bell pepper, and pickles.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion; cook for 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
In a casserole dish, evenly layer diced potatoes, green pepper, pickles, and drained diced tomatoes.
In a bowl, mix the cooked ground beef with the homemade special sauce until fully coated.
Spread the beef mixture evenly over the vegetable layers.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, if using.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Optional (not Whole30): Add cheese during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Garnish with shredded romaine, extra pickles, diced tomatoes, or reserved onions before serving.
Notes
Drain tomatoes and beef thoroughly to avoid excess liquid.
Sweet potatoes add a slightly sweeter, paleo-friendly twist.
This casserole stores well and reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Make sure all condiments and pickles are Whole30 compliant.
