Ingredients
Taco Seasoning Mix
1 tbs chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Casserole Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 large raw sweet potato, grated
1 egg, whisked
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 green chili pepper, chopped
Garnish
Olives, diced tomatoes, sliced avocados - or whatever finishing toppings you like
Preparation
Instructions
1.First combine all the taco seasoning ingredients in a small bowl - set aside 2.In a frying pan add 2 tbs of a fat of your choice (I used coconut oil) 3.In a large frying pan over medium heat, add the ground beef, onions and peppers and 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning. Cook until ground beef is brown and veggies are tender 4.Next add the 1/2 cup tomato sauce, and stir. Simmer awhile to allow flavors to combine, and set aside 5.Next peel and grate the sweet potato, and place in a small mixing bowl 6.In another small bowl, whisk 1 egg, and pour it into the sweet potato bowl 7.Mix egg and sweet potato together 8.Grease an 8" x 8" baking dish (or similar size pie pan) with coconut oil, then press the potato/egg mixture into bottom and sides of dish to form a crust 9.Next pour the cooked meat and veggie mixture over the crust and even out into a flat layer 10.Bake at 350º F for about 30 minutes 11.Remove from oven and garnish with diced tomatoes, olives, and avocado slices (or whatever garnishes you like) 12.Scoop and serve hot
