Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash
A low-carb shepherd’s pie with a seasoned beef filling and a smooth cauliflower mash that bakes into a firm, lightly browned top layer.
Ingredients
Beef Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Cauliflower Mash
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion until softened.
- Add garlic briefly, then add ground beef and brown fully.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add beef broth and simmer until thickened.
- Steam or boil cauliflower until very tender.
- Drain well and blend with butter, heavy cream, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish.
- Add the cauliflower mash on top and smooth evenly.
- Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes until set and lightly browned.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.