Description
A cozy low‑carb twist on classic Shepherd’s Pie served as a comforting bowl with savory meat and creamy mashed cauliflower topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
- 1 1/3 lb ground beef (or ground lamb for more traditional flavor)
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup frozen green beans (or mixed low‑carb vegetables)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a baking dish or oven‑safe bowls with cooking spray.
- Steam cauliflower florets until very tender, about 12–15 minutes, then drain excess water.
- While cauliflower cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in mushrooms and green beans and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Transfer cauliflower to a food processor; add Greek yogurt, egg, some shredded cheese, salt and pepper, and blend until smooth.
- Divide the meat mixture into bowls or the baking dish, top with creamy cauliflower mash, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until heated through and the top is lightly browned.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or lamb instead of beef.
- For extra creaminess, add a bit of butter or heavy cream to the cauliflower mash.
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the meat filling for more flavor.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking / Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort / British‑Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ≈ 350 kcal
- Sugar: ≈ 6g
- Sodium: ≈ 800mg
- Fat: ≈ 20g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 15g
- Fiber: ≈ 5g
- Protein: ≈ 25g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 90mg
Keywords: low carb shepherds pie bowl, cauliflower mash, comfort food, healthy dinner, weeknight meal