Keto Shepherd’s Pie ( Low-Carb Cauliflower Mash and Meat Casserole)

This is the perfect recipe for keto-friendly shepherd’s pie, a meaty casserole topped with a low carb cauliflower mash that tastes like mashed potatoes.

Keto Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

The way of preparation – easy

Prep time

• Prep time- 30 minutes

• Cook time – 1 hour

Yields – 6 servings

Ingredients:

Meat Layer:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Mashed Cauliflower Layer:

• 1.5 pounds cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces cream cheese (1/4 of a brick), softened to room temperature
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Optional Toppings:

• shredded cheddar cheese
• smoked paprika

Instruction on how to make Shepherd’s Pie

• Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add meat and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add diced onions, carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pan.
• Cook until the vegetables soften about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beef broth and tomato paste to the pan, stirring until the paste dissolves.
• Reduce heat slightly and let it continue to simmer until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes, before turning off the heat.
• While it’s simmering, start preparing the mashed cauliflower in the next step.

Mashed Cauliflower Layer:

• Place cauliflower florets in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave until the cauliflower is very tender, about 10 minutes
• Spread out the florets on paper towels to drain for 5 to 10 minutes or until they stop steaming.
• Transfer the cauliflower florets to a food processor or blender.
• Add cheddar cheese, butter, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Puree until it has a smooth consistency resembling mashed potatoes.

• Preheat oven to 400 F
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat mixture to an 8×8 inch or 2-quart baking dish, evenly spreading it along the bottom.
• Leave the grease in the pan.
• Evenly spread the mashed cauliflower over the meat.
• Optionally, top with shredded cheddar cheese and paprika. Lightly drizzle olive oil on top.
• Bake at 400 F until the peaks of the mashed cauliflower are browning, about 30 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy

Nutritional Information (amount per serving)

• Calories – 380
• Total Fat – 28g ( Saturated Fat 13g)
• Cholesterol – 100mg
• Net Carb – 6.5g
• Total Carb – 10g ( Dietary Fiber 3.5g, Sugars 5g)
• Protein – 23g