The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

Shepards Pie the Keto Way

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 40m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 1h 5m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For ground beef mixture

For cauliflower topping

Nutritional Information

379
Calories
31g
Fat
8g
Carbohydrates
17g
Protein
98mg
Cholesterol
219mg
Sodium
The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

Recipe Description

I like to follow a religiously, strict Keto meal guidance and this Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping falls exactly in line with my daily requirements. High in protein, with a pound of ground beef, and full in fat, with heavy cream and cheese, I bet you didn’t think dieting could be so tasty!

Instead of a traditional mashed potato topping, I use cauliflower florets to avoid foods that contain carbohydrate. I combine it with the heavy cream, shredded cheese and butter for the smoothest, creamiest mash topping ever!

To make The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook garlic and onion

    5 min
    Step 1 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

    In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

  2. 2

    Add beef

    7 min
    Step 2 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

    Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add zucchini and tomatoes

    10 min
    Step 3 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

    Add the zucchini and tomatoes and stir to combine well. Reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Boil cauliflower

    10 min
    Step 4 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

    In a large pot, add cauliflower to boiling water and boil for about 8-10 minutes, until soft.

  5. 5

    Drain cauliflower

    5 min
    Step 5 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

    Drain the cauliflower, allowing all the steam to escape. (Dry cauliflower will help to make a creamier mash.)

  6. 6

    Make cauliflower mash

    3 min
    Step 6 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower ToppingStep 6 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

    Transfer the drained cauliflower to a food processor. Add the butter, cream, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.

  7. 7

    Assemble and bake

    25 min
    Step 7 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower ToppingStep 7 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

    Place the ground beef mixture in the bottom of a large casserole dish and top with mashed cauliflower. Bake at 350 °F for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the topping is browned.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - The Best Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping

    Serve hot!

If you’re looking for a Keto friendly dinner, that fits your diet requirements and that your family and children will love too, then this Best Keto Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Topping is the perfect recipe to use. It will leave you wanting more and more! Try it and tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!

About the author

Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Nina96
July 30, 2024
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I made this keto shepherd's pie for my family, and everyone loved it! The cauliflower topping is so creamy, you'd never guess it's low-carb. I've been on keto for a while, and this dish made me feel super proud! Can't wait to share it at our next family gathering!

Paul
May 2, 2024
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Super tasty! My wife loved it, perfect for keto night vibes!

Andy
March 31, 2024
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Superb

Charles Bennett
October 20, 2023
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Wow!

Becky
October 15, 2023
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I made this keto shepherd's pie for a friend, and we both couldn't believe how delicious it was! The cauliflower topping is so creamy and rich, you wouldn't even miss the potatoes! It's a great way to stay on track with my diet, and I felt so proud to serve it. I'll be making this again!

Teddy
February 5, 2023
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Excepctional. This recipe brought joy to our family dinner last night. My kids loved it, especially the cauliflower topping.

Emily
December 4, 2022
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Delicious! This recipe made my keto journey so much more enjoyable. Loved the creamy cauliflower topping; it felt like a treat. ❤️

Alice Johnson
June 1, 2021
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This shepherd's pie was a hit at dinner. My kids devoured it, and I felt guilt-free enjoying every bite too.

Lexi
March 2, 2021
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Totally yum, right here!

Hannah
November 10, 2020
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This Keto Shepherd's Pie is simply great! I was skeptical about the cauliflower topping, but it turned out creamy and delightful. I've made it for friends, and everyone loved it! So proud to share it.

Alice
August 20, 2020
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I made this shepherd's pie for our family dinner. The cauliflower topping was creamy and delicious! So happy to find a keto recipe everyone loved.

Jake
December 10, 2019
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This pie saved my keto life! Yummy!

Emily
October 31, 2019
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Delicious! I made this Keto Shepherd's Pie last weekend for a family dinner. Everyone loved it, and I was proud to serve a dish that fits my healthy lifestyle. The cauliflower topping is truly a game changer!

Athina
May 13, 2019
Verified

Ruth, thanks for sharing this recipe! So delicious!

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