Keto Shepherd’s Pie

This Keto Shepherd’s Pie is a version of a classic cottage pie made with lamb is a recipe you’ll make again and again. A traditional savory classic from the English countryside, without the unnecessary carbs. – You must try this recipe.

It’s filling comfort food at it’s finest, and a great dish to prepare when you’re trying to make sure you have leftover. Well-seasoned ground lamb is topped with a creamy cauliflower mash, then baked in the oven until golden.

This Keto Shepherd’s Pie recipe is a great way to use up any ground meat that you have on hand. We’re using lamb but you could also do this with chicken or beef. Just make sure that the cooked cauliflower is drained super well. You want to remove as much water as possible in order to ensure a good mash.

The whole family will love this baked dish with ground meat and vegetables. They may not even notice the topping isn’t mashed potatoes!

If you like this, you can try similar recipes:

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• Keto & Paleo Beef Bourguignon
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• Keto Zucchini Chicken Alfredo
• Low Carb Italian Chicken Cacciatore
• Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas
• Low Carb Gluten Free Chicken Milanese
• Chicken with Ginger Pesto
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• Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Casserole
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• Keto Chicken and Kale Stew

Let us know if you liked this recipe. Try the other keto / low-carb recipes as well!

Keto Shepherd’s Pie

5 from 16 votes

Recipe by Brian K, Photo Credit: Oksana Mizina Course: MainCuisine: American

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

230

kcal

This Keto Shepherd’s Pie is a version of a classic cottage pie made with lamb is a recipe you’ll make again and again. A traditional savory classic from the English countryside, without the unnecessary carbs.

Ingredients

• Meat Mixture:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 pound ground lamb (or beef)

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup chopped tomatoes

• 1 cup diced zucchini

• 1/3 cup diced celery (about 1 rib)

• Mashed Cauliflower Topping:

• 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)

• 4 ounces cream cheese

• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

• Meat Mixture:
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add lamb, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until meat is browned.
• Stir in the tomatoes, zucchini, and celery. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mashed Cauliflower Topping:
• Steam cauliflower over boiling water in a covered pot for 8 to 10 minutes. Or cook for 2 minutes in an Instant Pot on high pressure then do a quick pressure release.
• Transfer cauliflower to a food processor. Add in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Process until mixture is smooth. Alternatively, a hand masher or electric mixer can be used to mash everything together.
• Spread the mashed cauliflower mixture over the cooked meat mixture.
• Baking:
• Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until topping starts to brown.

Notes

• In addition to zucchini and celery, any of the following can be added into the meat mixture:
  – Cut green beans of asparagus
  – Cauliflower rice
  – Chopped mushrooms
• You can also use different ground meat or a blend of meat. If you don’t care for lamb, make a cottage pie instead with ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken. And if you want to up the flavor and fat of the meat, toss in some bacon pieces.
• Equipment: Cast Iron Skillet, Instant Pot
• Net Carbs: 6 g