We know that things are challenging and some foods may be hard to find.  Over the next several weeks, we are going to bring to you some recipes which do not have too many ingredients.  Hopefully you have some of the ingredients at home, either fresh or in the freezer.

This is an amazing casserole, which is very much comfort food like, while still in line with our nutrition philosophy.

Inspired by: Eat The Gains
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound/450 grams ground beef (17P)

• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups/175 grams) (1.5V)

• 2 large bell peppers, diced (4 cups/500 grams) (4V)

• 3 packed cups kale, roughly chopped (90 grams) (3V)

• 4 cups raw sweet potato noodles/300 grams (3C)

• 2 cups/300 grams cherry tomatoes, halved (2V)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning, divided.  See below for homemade taco seasoning

• 1 1/4 cup salsa, divided - aim for chunky salsa, which is less watery.

• 1/2 cup mayo. (8F)  Either purchase a mayo which has “compliant ingredients” (eggs, avocado oil, lemon for example) or make your own.  See below for mayo recipe.

Mayo Preparation Instructions (makes 20 servings of 1 TBSP each):

1. Break egg and add lemon juice into your immersion blender container.  Leave to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

2. Add 1/4 cup of oil to container.  Blend until ingredients are combined.

3. Pour the remaining 1 cup of oil extremely slowly...the smallest drizzle at a time while blending together.  This may take 2 to 3 minutes. You will eventually see the consistency of the mixture become more mayonnaise like (if it doesn't, you may have added the oil too quickly.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a large baking dish.

2. In a large sauté pan, add beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned. 

3. Add onion and 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning and sauté for 2 more minutes. 

4. Add peppers, kale, remaining taco seasoning, and salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 more minutes. 

5. Turn off heat and mix in raw sweet potato noodles and cherry tomatoes. 

6. Transfer contents to the baking dish, leaving behind the grease.

7. In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup salsa and mayo. Pour over sweet potato and beef mixture, evenly distributing. Use a fork to make sure it is evenly spread throughout the casserole. 

8. Top with more salsa if desired and bake for 35 minutes until firm and crispy on the top. 

9. Let rest for 5 minutes to firm up some more. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Whole recipe serving breakdown:

17 Servings Protein
3 Servings Carb 
8 Servings Fat

10.5 Servings Veggies