Lazy Girl:Keto Shepherd’s Pie

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Keto Shepherd’s Pie – A traditional savory classic from the English countryside, without the unnecessary carbs. One of my favorite, most delicious comfort food – keto friendly shepherd’s pie, a meaty casserole topped with a low carb cauliflower mash that tastes like mashed potatoes. Luckily, for those following a Keto lifestyle, there’s a yummy and easy way to make a lower carb version.

This shepherd’s pie is definitely EASY to prepare. Just cook the meat filling on the stove, whip up a cheesy cauliflower mash, and bake in the oven for a delicious family friendly meal! This Keto shepherd’s pie or low carb cottage pie is hearty and perfect any day of the week.

For ideal texture, use a food processor, tabletop or personal blender, or hand blender to puree the cauliflower florets until they resemble mashed potatoes.

I know that you and your whole family enjoy this recipe. It’s so delicious, even non-keto dieters will ask for seconds! The creamy mashed cauliflower and cheese combo is irresistible… and you know it! So, if you are looking for a hearty and comforting dinner recipe, look no further.

Keto Shepherd’s Pie Recipe:

Keto friendly Shepherd’s Pie, a meaty casserole topped with a low carb cauliflower mash that tastes like mashed potatoes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Cauliflower Mash:

1½ lbs cauliflower
½ cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1 egg
3 oz. butter, melted
½ leek, finely chopped
5 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and ground black pepper

Minced lamb:

1¾ lbs ground lamb (you can use ground lamb, chicken, turkey, or ground pork)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp tamari soy sauce
½ tbsp Tabasco
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp of olive oil, for frying

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Clean and cut the cauliflower into smaller florets. You can also use frozen cauliflower. Cook in lightly salted water until soft. Drain thoroughly. Mash the cauliflower with a hand blender or food processor.
Mix in crème fraîche or sour cream, egg, butter, leek and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Fry the ground meat in butter. Add the sauces and the spices.
Spread the meat out in an oven-proof dish and cover with the cauliflower mash. Top with the rest of the cheese and maybe some extra butter.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until it gets a nice golden color.
Serve with leafy greens or as is.

Tip: Feel free to make a bigger batch at once. You can divide them into smaller portions, freeze and just grab a portion when you don’t have enough time to cook or you want to have a ready-made delicious lunchbox for work.