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Keto Shepherd’s Pie
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Keto Shepherd’s Pie

This Keto Shepherd’s Pie can be made ahead of time and features layers of savory meat and a creamy topping, creating a family-friendly dish that even picky eaters will happily dig into.
Course Mains
Cuisine British
Keyword Pie
Dietary Preference Egg-Free, Gluten-Free
Cooking time Over 1 Hour
Main Ingredient Beef
Skill Level Intermediate
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 413 kcal

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
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 175 degrees C. Line 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Bring four quarts of water to boil over high heat.
  • Place 1 head cauliflower into boiling water for six min, then remove from water and let drain. Once drained, place back into same pot. Mash cauliflower.
    1 head cauliflower
  • 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. Continue to mash until mixture breaks down into cheesy cauliflower mash topping.
    ¼ cup heavy cream, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • In large skillet over medium heat brown 1 pound ground beef in 1 tablespoon lard. Add 1 cup yellow onion, 3 cloves fresh garlic, ½ cup celery, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 cups kale. Mix well.
    1 tablespoon lard, 1 pound ground beef, 1 cup yellow onion, 3 cloves fresh garlic, ½ cup celery, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add ½ cup beef broth . Season with 1 teaspoon sea salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • To build pie for baking, add ground beef and vegetable mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with mashed cauliflower and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until top is golden brown in color.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Net carbs: 6g | Fat: 34g | Protein: 20g