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Dairy-Free Cheeseburger Casserole

What if you could take all the flavors of a cheeseburger and put it into a warm, cozy, Whole30-compatible casserole? Now you can with this fun dairy-free recipe! 
Course dinner, Main Course
Keyword burger, casserole, ground beef, made by whole30, Secret Sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes drained
  • 3 medium russet potatoes shredded (about 3 cups)

Special Sauce

  • 1/2 cup compatible mayo
  • 2 tbsp compatible ketchup
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped pickle
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

"Cheese" Sauce

  • 1.5 cup canned full-fat coconut milk*
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp tapioca flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Optional Toppings

  • shredded lettuce
  • chopped pickles

Instructions

  • PREHEAT the oven to 350°F and set out a 9x13 casserole dish
  • COOK the ground beef and onion, seasoned with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, in a medium skillet over medium heat until beef is browned through and onion is tender and translucent. Drain grease.
  • MAKE the "cheese" sauce while meat is cooking by whisking together all cheese sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Then heat in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir regularly until sauce thickens, about 6-7 minutes. Set aside.
  • MAKE Special Sauce by whisking together all ingredients.
  • BUILD casserole by combining beef mixture, drained tomatoes, and shredded potatoes in the casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in Secret Sauce. Then top with cheese sauce, spreading evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • BAKE uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is set and starting to bubble on the edges.
  • COOL casserole for 10 minutes on the counter before eating. Top as desired with shredded lettuce and pickles.
  • FREEZE leftover casserole in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

Instant Pot Variation

  • SAUTÉ ground beef and onion, seasoned with salt and pepper, as above using the sauté button on your Instant Pot.
  • ONCE browned, top with drained tomatoes and shredded potatoes. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt.
  • SEAL Instant Pot and steam for 8 minutes.
  • MAKE cheese sauce while the other ingredients are steaming.
  • RELEASE steam once time is up. and open Instant Pot.
  • STIR in only ½ cup Secret Sauce until combined. Top with "cheese" sauce and enjoy!