About the Recipe
A comforting, grain-free casserole supporting satiety and blood sugar balance.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef browned and drained.
1 cup organic tomato sauce
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Oregano
Veggie Crust Layer:
1/2 medium raw zucchini grated
1 cup Cauliflower grated
3 tbsp coconut flour
1/4 cup grated cheese
2 cloves garlic
2 eggs beaten
1 tbsp butter or coconut oil melted
1/4 tsp Salt
Preparation
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9 × 11-inch casserole dish.
Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, and sea salt. Stir well, bring to a gentle bubble, then cover and simmer on low heat for 6 minutes.
Step 3: While the meat simmers, grate the zucchini, cauliflower, and garlic. Place in a large bowl and add the eggs, coconut flour, grated cheese, melted butter or coconut oil, and salt. Mix until a thick, paste-like dough forms.
Step 4: Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
Step 5: Spoon the vegetable crust mixture over the meat layer and spread evenly across the top.
Step 6: Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the crust is set.
Optional: Before baking, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni if desired.
Substitutions
• Use ground turkey instead of beef
Dietary Notes
Paleo (without cheese), Gluten-free, Low-carb