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shepherd's pie with cauliflower cheese topping

Shepherds Pie with Cauliflower Cheese Topping

Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Cheese Topping is a comforting and satisfying dish that puts a keto-friendly twist on a classic favorite. The recipe starts with browning ground beef and sautéing onions and garlic, adding rich flavors with tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Beef broth is added for moisture, and frozen peas and carrots contribute a pop of color and texture. Meanwhile, cauliflower is steamed and mashed with butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper to create a creamy and low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. The beef mixture is then spread in a baking dish, topped with the cauliflower mash, and sprinkled with grated cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection, this shepherd's pie is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with each serving containing only 7g of net carbs.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower, Keto, shepard's pie
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 372kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen carrots
  • 1 whole cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up any large chunks with a spoon.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the peas and carrots and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, mash the cauliflower with butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread the beef mixture into a baking dish. Spoon the mashed cauliflower on top and smooth out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the shepherd's pie is heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 3g