It’s topped with creamy mashed cauliflower instead of the traditional potatoes. It’s wonderfully flavorful and satiating! I love cooking with ground beef. It’s cheap, readily accessible, and tasty. Recipes like Korean ground beef, keto tacos, Cuban picadillo and pumpkin chili are staples in my household. I also enjoy cooking hearty casseroles, and this keto shepherd’s pie is one of my favorites. It’s wonderfully filling, my entire family loves it, and it makes a complete meal, so I don’t have to bother with side dishes unless I want to.
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Vegetables: Cauliflower, onion, garlic, and spinach. Fats: Olive oil and butter. Ground beef: Traditionally, shepherd’s pie is made with ground lamb, while cottage pie is made with ground beef. Since the young ones in my family are not fans of lamb, I use lean ground beef (85/15) in this recipe. I don’t recommend going any leaner than that. To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Egg yolks: For the mashed cauliflower. They make it extra creamy!
You start by preparing the mashed cauliflower topping. Microwave cauliflower florets, drain them, then mash them in your food processor with butter, seasonings, and egg yolks. Next, make the pie filling. Cook ground beef, onions, and spinach in olive oil. You’ll need to add the spinach in batches. Drain, then season the mixture and cook it briefly to help the flavors meld together. Let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving it. If you opt for broiling, broil it 6 inches below the heating element (not directly below) just until the cauliflower begins to brown. In my oven, this takes about 5 minutes.
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You can also freeze this pie for up to three months. To freeze, let it cool completely, and then wrap it in cling wrap followed by a layer of foil. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and reheat uncovered in a 350°F oven. Remember to remove the baking dish from the fridge 30 minutes before you put it in a hot oven.
