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Healthy Lower Carb Shepherd's Pie

This lower carb Shepherd's Pie has ground beef and vegetables in a rich, flavorful gravy topped with the creamiest cauliflower mash.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free, healthy, low carb
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 549kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 Celery diced
  • 3 Carrots peeled & chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Tbls Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbls Worcestershire Sauce*
  • 1 Tbls Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 Tbls Arrowroot Powder
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas or canned
  • 14.5 oz Canned Corn
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 Tbls Parsley optional for topping

Cauliflower Mash

  • 2 heads Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 4 Tbls Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Add the avocado oil to a large skillet over medium heat
    Add in the onion, celery and carrot - sauté for 5-7 minutes to start to soften the veggies
    Next, add in the garlic and cook another minute
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula
    Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt and pepper and cook together for 1 minute while stirring to combine
  • Mix the beef broth and arrowroot starch in a small bowl and then add to the meat and veggie mixture in the skillet
    Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer - simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened up
    Stir in the corn and peas and remove from heat
  • Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish

Cauliflower Mash

  • Add the cauliflower florets to a large pot and cover with water, bring to a boil and cook until the florets are fork tender
  • Drain the cauliflower and add to a food processor, along with the butter, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the cream and blend
    Keep adding more cream as needed until the consistency is creamy
    Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed
  • Spread the cauliflower mash evenly over the meat and veggie mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese
    Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and the dish is completely heated through
    You can broil for a minute at the end to get the cheese a little browned and bubbly
  • Top with optional chopped parsley and enjoy!

Notes

*if you are gluten free be sure to use GF Worcestershire sauce or replace with coconut aminos
Recipe Notes
  • This is a great make ahead meal - you can prep it the night before and bake it the next day
  • You can easily customize this recipe to your preferences. We love to use ground turkey too, I just switch to chicken broth instead of beef when I do that. You can also swap out the veggies, I love to chop up green beans if I have some I need to use
  • This Shepherd's pie can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1466mg | Potassium: 1304mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6422IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 4mg