Description
A comforting, healthy twist on classic shepherd’s pie made with seasoned ground beef and topped with creamy roasted-garlic mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes. This low-carb version is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a wholesome family meal.
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs (610g) ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 small cauliflower heads (1026g), chopped into chunks
- 7 large roasted garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fine Himalayan salt (for cauliflower)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until tender and fragrant.
- Add the shredded carrot and zucchini and cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and chili powder. Cook while breaking the meat apart until the beef is browned and most of the moisture has evaporated.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cauliflower mash by chopping the cauliflower into small chunks and steaming until very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a blender along with the roasted garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until a smooth puree forms, using a tamper if needed.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish.
- Spoon and spread the mashed cauliflower evenly over the beef layer.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until heated through and lightly set on top.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top and broil for about 3 minutes until the cheese melts and browns.
Notes
- Roasted garlic adds a deeper flavor to the cauliflower mash, but regular sautéed garlic can be used if needed.
- For Whole30 or strict paleo diets, omit the optional cheese topping.
- You can prepare the beef filling a day ahead and refrigerate before assembling and baking.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
