Paleo Taco Casserole With Sweet Potato Crust

• 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

1. Instructions
2. 1.First combine all the taco seasoning ingredients in a small bowl - set aside
3. 2.In a frying pan add 2 tbs of a fat of your choice (I used coconut oil)
4. 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
5. 4.Next add the 1/2 cup tomato sauce, and stir. Simmer awhile to allow flavors to combine, and set aside
6. 5.Next peel and grate the sweet potato, and place in a small mixing bowl
7. 6.In another small bowl, whisk 1 egg, and pour it into the sweet potato bowl
8. 7.Mix egg and sweet potato together
9. 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
10. 9.Next pour the cooked meat and veggie mixture over the crust and even out into a flat layer
11. 10.Bake at 350u0b0 F for about 30 minutes
12. 11.Remove from oven and garnish with diced tomatoes, olives, and avocado slices (or whatever garnishes you like)
13. 12.Scoop and serve hot

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/paleo-taco-casserole-with-sweet-potato-crust-53080321 (may not work)