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Low Carb Shepherd's Pie

This is the best way to make a low carb shepherd's pie - with the perfect cauliflower topping and a delicious filling! A wonderful keto & low carb dinner the entire family will enjoy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Difficulty Medium
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 402kcal
Author Nora

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 pound brown button mushrooms quartered (large ones diced)
  • 3 stalks celery finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon glucomannan
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley OR use 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped thyme OR use 1/8 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary OR use 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1 cup chopped green beans

For Topping:

  • 4 cups mashed cauliflower (click for my recipe!)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar is a classic!

Instructions

Make Filling:

  • Brown meat: Add oil to large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned. Drain if desired, then stir in onion, garlic, mushrooms, celery, salt, pepper and paprika and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Finish filling: Stir tomato paste into dish. Pour red wine into pan, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. Whisk beef broth and glucomannan well in a large measuring jug, then stir into pan along with all herbs and green beans. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until thickened (it will thicken more as it sits). Pour into DEEP 7x11 inch baking dish and set aside to cool.

Make Topping:

  • Combine mashed cauliflower and egg yolks in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Assemble and bake:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Spread prepared cauliflower mash over shepherd's pie filling and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Remove from the oven and let sit on the counter for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 3mg