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Spicy Southwest Breakfast Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp cooking fat of choice plus more for greasing baking dish
  • 1 yellow onion, medium diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, medium diced
  • ½ jalapeno minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • sea salt to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups kale, destemmed, packed then shredded (I use a food processor)
  • 8 eggs, large
  • 1 cup salsa plus more for garnish, optional
  • 1 avocado, sliced for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease an 8" x 8" baking dish with cooking fat of choice (I used avocado oil).
  2. Heat 1 tbsp cooking fat in a large skillet (I prefer cast iron) over medium heat. When hot, add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef and break up with a spatula. Season with a pinch of sea salt and stir occasionally. When the ground beef has completely browned, add all of the spices, sea salt, black pepper, and kale and stir to combine, sauteing for 1-2 minutes more. Remove from heat and use a slotted spoon to scoop the mixture into the greased baking dish.
  3. Add the eggs to a medium bowl and whisk. Add the salsa and stir to combine. Season with sea salt and pepper if desired. Pour the egg mixture over the ground beef mixture in the baking dish. Use a spatula to gently stir the baking dish to combine the ingredients.
  4. Bake at 350° F for 45-50 minutes until the edges are set. It's okay if the casserole is slightly jiggly just in the very center; it will cook up a bit after removed from the oven. Serve hot topped with salsa and sliced avocado if desired and enjoy!