½ cup coarsely ground nuts – I used a mixture of almonds and pumpkin seeds
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon gluten-free stone ground mustard
¾ teaspoon Herbamare
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F and lightly oil a 3 quart (3L) casserole dish with a dab of coconut oil.
Squash layer: Cook cubed squash in boiling water for 3 minutes until slightly softened. Drain, toss with herbamare and pepper and place at the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Sirloin layer: Heat coconut oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add beef and cook for 1 minute per side. You just want them to be browned only! Place browned strips on top of squash.
Vegetable layer: Return frying pan to heat and reduce to medium-low. Sauté onion for 5-8 minutes, until softened. Place on top of beef then layer the remaining vegetables on top. Sprinkle with oregano and basil. Cover with pasta sauce. I used ½ cup because it’s all I had, but wish there was just a bit more in this casserole.
Cheesy topping: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until incorporated. Crumble over top of casserole.
Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour unt
Recipe by Healthful Pursuit at https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2012/02/beloved-layered-sirloin-bake/