🥧 Low-Carb Shepherd’s Pie (Keto-Friendly)

🧾 Ingredients

🥩 Filling:

• 1 lb (450g) ground lamb (traditional) or beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped (adds bulk, lowers carbs)
• 1 cup zucchini or cauliflower, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

🥦 Topping (instead of potatoes):

• 1 large head cauliflower (chopped)
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt & pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the cauliflower mash

1. Boil or steam cauliflower until soft (10–12 min).
2. Drain very well (important!).
3. Blend with butter, cream, cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
   👉 Set aside.

2. Cook the filling

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Cook onion and garlic until soft.
3. Add ground meat and brown well.
4. Stir in mushrooms, zucchini/cauliflower → cook 5–7 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme.
6. Simmer until thick (about 10 minutes).

3. Assemble & bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Spread meat mixture in a baking dish.
3. Top with cauliflower mash.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden on top.

😋 Tips

• Broil for 3–5 minutes at the end for a crispy top
• Add cheese on top for extra flavor
• Let it rest 10 minutes before serving (sets better)

❓ Q&A

Q1: Is this really low carb?

Yes! Cauliflower replaces potatoes, cutting carbs significantly.

Q2: Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes:

• Use olive oil instead of butter
• Use coconut cream or skip cream
• Omit cheese or use dairy-free cheese

Q3: Can I use ground turkey?

Absolutely—it’ll be lighter but still tasty. Add a bit more seasoning.

Q4: How do I prevent watery pie?

👉 Key step: Drain cauliflower really well
👉 Simmer filling until thick before baking

Q5: Can I meal prep this?

Yes!

• Fridge: 3–4 days
• Freezer: up to 2 months