Keto Shepherd's Pie

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Calories: 350

Macros: Protein: 25g, Fats: 22g, Carbohydrates: 10g

Cooking time: 1 hour

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: Main Dishes, Low-Carb Recipes, Keto Dishes, Casseroles, Gluten-Free Meals

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Keto Shepherd's Pie is a low-carb, high-fat version of the traditional dish, perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. This hearty pie substitutes the classic mashed potatoes with a creamy cauliflower mash, providing a similar texture with fewer carbohydrates. Ground beef or lamb is cooked with a savory blend of onions, garlic, and herbs, then layered with the cauliflower mash. The dish is baked until it's golden and bubbling, resulting in a comforting meal that's both flavorful and fulfilling. Ideal for those looking for a guilt-free, delicious comfort food option.

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Keto Shepherd's Pie with Baked Green Beans

dailydining140.1110 hours ago4 min read

This low-calorie, high-protein Keto Shepherd's Pie is a delicious and hearty dish perfect for meal prep. Featuring a savory ground beef filling topped with a creamy mashed cauliflower crust, it's paired with a side of baked green beans for a complete meal. This dish not only satisfies hearty cravings but also aligns with keto dietary needs.

Ingredients

🥩 1 kg Extra Lean Ground Beef
🧄 20g Garlic
🧅 40g Onions
🌿 8g Italian Spice 10g Italian Herbs and Spices added
🥣 240 ml Beef Stock
🌽 20 ml Cornstarch
🧂 4g Salt
⚫️ 2g Pepper
🫘 40g Green Peas frozen
🥄 Low-Calorie Oil Kirkland Canola Oil Cooking Spray

Cauliflower Mash:
🥦 800g Cauliflower
🧄 8g Garlic Powder 2g added
🧂 4g Salt 1g added
⚫️ 2g Pepper
🧀 20g Parmesan Cheese grated

Baked Green Beans:
🥬 400g Green Beans frozen, cooked
🧂 4g Salt
⚫️ 2g Pepper
🧄 4g Garlic Powder
🥄 20 ml PAM Spray Kirkland Canola Oil Cooking Spray

Additional for Assembly:
🥕 80g Sliced Carrots

Instructions

1- Cook the Meat Filling:

Lightly spray a large pan with Kirkland Canola Oil Cooking Spray. Heat over medium.
Add 1 kg of lean ground beef, breaking it up with a Bosses Chef's Knife and a silicone spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked.

2- Drain and Sauté:

Strain the cooked beef in a metal mesh strainer set over a bowl to drain excess fat.
Return the pan to the stove (lightly sprayed again), and sauté chopped onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes.

3- Combine and Simmer:

Return the strained beef to the pan. Add Italian herbs and spices, cooking for another 3 minutes.
Add beef stock, deglazing the pan's bottom. Create a cornstarch slurry with remaining beef stock, stir it into the filling, simmering for 5 minutes to thicken.

4- Final Seasoning:

Season with salt and pepper, adding frozen peas in the last minute.
Remove and let cool completely.

5- Boil Cauliflower:

Boil cauliflower florets for 30 minutes until soft.

6- Mash and Mix:

Drain and transfer to a stainless steel bowl. Mash with a potato masher to desired consistency.
Mix in garlic powder, salt, and grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it's creamy and well combined.

7- Prepare Green Beans:

Toss cooked green beans with garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Spread evenly on a baking tray lined with Pillsbury parchment paper, lightly sprayed.

8- Bake Green Beans:

Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 10 minutes. Cool completely.

9- Assemble Shepherd's Pie:

Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Layer with meat filling, sliced carrots creating a border, and top with mashed cauliflower.

10- Final Baking:
- Sprinkle the top with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Total Time: 2-3 hours (including cooling)
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 487
Protein: 48.3g
Fat: 18.5g
Carbs: 19.5g
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