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Keto Shepherd’s Pie

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Course Mains
Cooking time Over 1 Hour
Main Ingredient Beef
Skill Level Intermediate
Servings 6 people
Calories 413kcal
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Ingredients

Mashed Cauliflower Topping

  • 1 head cauliflower large, cut into florets
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Pie Filling

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic chopped
  • ½ cup celery chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • ½ cup beef broth

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories413kcalNet carbs6gFat34gProtein20g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 175 degrees C and line 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Bring 4 quarts of water to boil over high heat.
  • Place 1 head cauliflower into boiling water for 6 min, then remove from water and let drain. Once drained, place back into the same pot.
  • Add ¼ cup heavy cream, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley. Mash cauliflower until the mixture breaks down into a cheesy cauliflower mash topping.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat brown 1 pound ground beef in 1 tablespoon lard. Add 1 cup yellow onion, 3 cloves fresh garlic, and ½ cup celeryseason with 1 teaspoon sea salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste to ground beef mixture. Cook for about 1 minute to balance acidity.
  • Add 2 cups kale and ½ cup beef broth , cook for 2 more minutes.
  • To build pie for baking, add ground beef and vegetable mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with mashed cauliflower and some cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until top is golden brown in color.
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Per Serving: Calories 436, Protein 31 g, Carbohydrates 7 g, Fat 31 g