Keto Shepherd’s Pie
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 45 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes
SERVES: 8
NUTRITION FACTS (per serving):
402 Calories • 29g Total Fat
10g Carbohydrates • 3g Fiber
7g Net Carbs • 27g Protein
Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, a warm and satisfying dish perfect for cold weather or a dreary day. The classic Shepherd’s Pie combines ground beef and vegetables to create a flavorful savory base. This keto version features a creamy and rich cauliflower puree – guaranteed you won’t miss the potatoes at all! One serving provides 27 grams of high-quality protein, with only 7 grams of net carbs. A perfect fit for a keto diet, this recipe also is a great source of important minerals, like iron, zinc, and copper. Ideal for feeding a crowd or keeping the whole thing for yourself, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
Cauliflower puree:
- 6 cups cauliflower, cooked until tender
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Allergen disclaimer: Milk
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a 12 inch cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat and brown ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, seasonings, Worcestershire, ½ cup water, and cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- While that is cooking, make the cauliflower puree by combining cauliflower, garlic, butter, heavy cream, cheese, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a food processor and process until smooth.
- When the beef mixture is finished simmering, uncover and top with cauliflower puree. (if you’re not using an oven-safe skillet, transfer beef mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and top with cauliflower puree).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Kalee Lundmark
Kaleena Lundmark is a registered dietitian, recipe developer, and food photographer. She also is the founder of The Crowded Table, a website dedicated to helping busy moms make easy paleo meals. You can find her recipes and get inspiration for kid-friendly meals thecrowdedtable.com