Paleo Recipe of the Day - Taco Pie + Brussel Sprouts

A random post about brussel sprouts.... I went to Acme after CrossFit last night to pick up some groceries and found a steal in the produce department. They were selling a 2lb bag of Green Giant brussel sprouts for $1.99 - originally $5.99!! I thought they might be expiring soon because of how big a discount they were, but most of them looked fresh so I picked up three bags.

For those of you who have not tried brussel sprouts before, this is the time to finally get over your bs fears. I will admit, I never had brussel sprouts before I started Paleo. Now, they are one of my favorite side dishes and meals (brussel sprouts + bacon = perfect combination!)

Most of the time I follow the instructions on the bag - add olive oil, s&p and roast in the oven. They come out with a great char and taste SO good. Go to your local Acme and pick some up for a really good deal. The sale ends today!

Have any of you tried freezing fresh brussel sprouts? With three bags in my fridge and just me eating them, i'm thinking I will have to put a bag or two in the freezer. Want to make sure it's a good idea first.

Now onto TACO PIE! I started craving it earlier this week...have not made it in a few months. It's like a deconstructed taco, paleo style. Perfect for a family meal or just a meal for two. I made this for just my mom and I and had leftovers for the the next 2-3 days.

I did modify one part of this recipe, and it was kind of a big one. As you see, one of the filling ingredients calls for 1/2 homemade BBQ sauce. After I clicked on it, two of the long lists of ingredients for the BBQ sauce called for homemade ketchup and homemade mustard. Ain't nobody got time for that! I used Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce instead. A big paleo no-no, but I used it anyway and let me tell you....Sweet Baby Ray's is good stuff.

Taco Pie Recipe

Serves 4

Pie Crust Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour;
• 1/4 cup butter, or clarified butter, melted;
• 1 tsp salt;

Pie Filling Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef;
• 1 tbsp Paleo cooking fat;
• 1/2 onion, chopped;
• 1/2 cup homemade barbecue sauce;
• 1 cup lettuce, chopped;
• 1 red belle pepper, sliced;
• 1 avocado, chopped;
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste;

Pie Crust Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, butter and salt. Blend until a doughy texture takes shape.
2. Transfer the dough into a 9 inch pie dish and press it out evenly into the dish so that the complete surface is covered.

Pie Filling Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
2. In a large skillet over a medium-high heat, melt the cooking fat and sauté the onions in the cooking fat until they become slightly translucent.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until the beef has cooked through.
4. Mix the barbecue sauce in with the beef and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 2 more minutes and then remove from the heat.
5. Pour the beef into the pie crust and place in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
6. Prior to serving, cover the surface of the pie with chopped lettuce, red bell pepper and avocado.