This entire meal is gluten free, dairy free, and Paleo friendly. Normally, I do not go through this extent of making a side dish, but dang these Brussels sprouts were sure worth it! They go well with the meatloaf because they both bake at 350.
Bacony Brussels Sprouts Directions:
Ingredients:
6 strips of bacon (natural, nitrate-free is best)
1 pound Brussels sprouts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Ground Black Pepper to taste
How to make it:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Dice bacon and cook it in a skillet until crispy.
3. Steam the Brussels sprouts anyway you choose for about 5 minutes. Cut off the stem, and cut them in halves or quarters depending on size.4. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss the sprouts, bacon, bacon grease, and spices.
5. Line a baking dish with foil, I only do this cause I hate to scrub dishes. Spread Brussels sprouts evenly in the dish.
6. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, stirring once half way through. When you are done you should have this:
Meatloaf
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef 97% lean
1 cup almond meal/flour
2 eggs
6 oz tomato paste
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
How to make it:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Beat eggs together.
3. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix by hand.
4. Place meat mixture into a large baking dish, or large loaf pan.
5. Bake for 1 hour, until the meatloaf is no longer pink in the middle.