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Keto Shepherds Pie

Keto Shepherds Pie

This keto shepherds pie is a hearty, low-carb dinner made with creamy cauliflower mash and savoury seasoned meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped zucchini or spinach (optional)
For the Cauliflower Topping:
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Potato masher or blender
  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 9x9 baking dish or oven-safe casserole
  • 1 Oven mitts
  • 1 Knife and Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Cauliflower Mash: Boil or steam the cauliflower until fork-tender (about 10–12 minutes). Drain and mash using a potato masher or blend until smooth. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Cook the Meat Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, fry until softened. Mix this with the ground meat and also cook it until brown.
  3. Season and Simmer: Add tomato paste, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5–7 minutes, until it has thickened a little. Add optional veggies if using.
  4. Layer the Pie: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Dump the meat into a greased baking dish evenly. And, layer that with the cauliflower mash, and using a spatula even up.
  5. Bake: Optional: Add shredded cheese. Uncovered, bake for 20 minutes or until the top is barely starting to brown.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • C -frozen cauliflower (drain well)
  • I mixed the bay and grated cheese through the mash
  • Traditional shepherd's pie flavor would be lamb.
  • You can bake them in individual ramekins for nice presentation.
  • Allow it to rest before serving (to let the chocolate pie set).