Keto Shepherd's Pie

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    30 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    40 min

Keto Shepherd's Pie

730 ratings

No matter the weather, a classic shepherd's pie can bring comfort to anyone eating it. By preparing a recipe of cauliflower mash in advance, you can make a big shepherd's pie that will satisfy a whole family! You don’t have to be on a diet to enjoy this meal, either. A savory meat and veggie filling is topped off with creamy mashed cauliflower and melty cheese.

- Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    3.4 g

  • Fiber

    1.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    4.7 g

  • Protein

    21.7 g

  • Fats

    16.9 g

259 cals

Keto Shepherd's Pie

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Ingredients

  • Yellow Onions

    Yellow Onions

    ⅓ cup, chopped

  • Carrots Raw

    Carrots Raw

    ½ cup, chopped

  • Butter

    Butter

    1 tablespoon

  • Ground Sirloin

    Ground Sirloin

    1 pound

  • Salt

    Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ½ tsp

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Worcestershire Sauce

    2 teaspoon

  • Low Carb Cauliflower Mash

    Low Carb Cauliflower Mash

    2 portions

  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    ¼ cup, shredded

  • Parsley Raw

    Parsley Raw

    1 tbsp

Recipe Steps

steps 6

40 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Chop the onion and carrots into small bite-sized pieces.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Melt the butter in a large skillet, and toss in the onion and carrot. Cover the skillet, and cook until the onions are transparent.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Add in the ground sirloin, salt, pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook through until the beef is browned and some liquid has risen. Make sure the beef is broken up.
  • Step 4

    Spray a shallow pie tin or some type of oven safe baking dish. Pour in the ground sirloin mix, including some of the juices. Drizzle the worcestershire sauce over the filling.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Top the filling off with the prepared cauliflower mash, and spread it out with a wooden spoon or spatula. Finally, top everything off with the shredded cheddar cheese.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Bake the shepherd’s pie for 25 minutes. Set it under a high broiler for 5 minutes to brown the edges and cheese. Serve hot with freshly chopped parsley!
    Step 6

Comments 29

  • FedUp!

    FedUp! 7 days ago

    The key to getting a good potato-like cauliflower mash is to squeeze as much water as humanly possible out of the cauliflower after cooking and before adding any other ingredients. I cook the florettes in my Instant Pot with my fresh garlic cloves, then put them in a strainer lined with double cheese cloth or a clean tea towel and when it's cool enough to handle, start twisting the cloth as tight as I possibly can around the cauliflower to squeeze all of the water out. Only then do I add my butter, sour cream, cream cheese, and other ingredients and throw it all in the processor. Leftovers reheat beautifully and are never watery.

    • StellarRadish621609

      StellarRadish621609 a month ago

      Love this recipe. I'm new to keto and was sceptical about cauliflower mash topping, but this was soooo tasty and easy to make.

      • BlithesomeArugula327571

        BlithesomeArugula327571 2 months ago

        Made this for my family and it was very yummy. I can say, if you’re able to make the cauliflower mash from scratch, it tastes much better than the store bought kind.

        • CauliQueen

          CauliQueen 2 months ago

          Delighted!

          • MarvellousKale319138

            MarvellousKale319138 3 months ago

            Love this recipe. Didn't have any fresh carrots so added tinned carrots and peas (drained). Absolutely delicious. Had a slice of the keto loaf. Great meal

            • Heather❤️

              Heather❤️ 4 months ago

              🥰love this recipe. Added broccoli and ginger 😁👍

              • McIntyreMrs

                McIntyreMrs 4 months ago

                We loved this recipe. I added more of my spices to the beef, paprika, dried chillies, ground rosemary, onion powder, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Lots of flavour. I also skipped the carrots and served it on top of green beans instead. Delicious, definitely on my polish to make again.

                • StuntDuck

                  StuntDuck 5 months ago

                  This Cottage pie is pretty bland, definitely recommend adding some other spices. (Onion powder, garlic powder, more pepper.). I make this as a Hunter’s Pie with ground venison or elk for a leaner fat profile and higher protein content.

                  • 1381health

                    1381health 5 months ago

                    A little bland. Had to doctor it up with some spices.

                    • Mother Courage

                      Mother Courage 6 months ago

                      I love this so much! I added a little more carrots, garlic and onions and extra cheese. I’ll definitely be making it again!

                      • Dahlia76

                        Dahlia76 8 months ago

                        The cauliflower makes me sick. What can i sub?

                        • PropitiousMacadamia629936

                          PropitiousMacadamia629936 a month ago

                          I would substitute with rutabaga

                        • SplendidRadish941310

                          SplendidRadish941310 5 months ago

                          I use celeriac it's so creamy in uk

                        • IneffableAvocado215883

                          IneffableAvocado215883 8 months ago

                          I love swede mash, which is called rutabaga in the US. Prepare the same as cauliflower mash ❤️

                      • SavedByGrace2019

                        SavedByGrace2019 8 months ago

                        This was really delicious. I added onion powder and onion flakes and a beef seasoning worth a small can of pass and carrots. The cauliflower mash was kind of a pain to make, but I'll probably try a different process next time. Definitely will make this again!

                        • Lfugina55

                          Lfugina55 8 months ago

                          I thought peas weren't keto.

                      • MarvellousRadish676863

                        MarvellousRadish676863 9 months ago

                        Awesome recipe. I make this with a 50/50 topping of cauliflower and potato mash for the carbivors (kids). I love recipes that are easily shared between keto and carbo eaters. Leftovers keep well for lunch the next day.

                        • MarvellousRadish738968

                          MarvellousRadish738968 9 months ago

                          Was lacking flavor, so I added a packet of brown gravy mix and peas. So good!

                          • FibroFoodie74

                            FibroFoodie74 3 months ago

                            No longer KETO

                        • FavorableArugula280597

                          FavorableArugula280597 a year ago

                          Easy n quick n turned out great!

                          • SuperMacadamia753357

                            SuperMacadamia753357 a year ago

                            First time making this only did small amount as wasn’t sure if I’d like it. But I will be making again. Just needs name change as shepherds pie is lamb!! Cottage is beef!!

                            • FantasticKetone737749

                              FantasticKetone737749 8 months ago

                              Thanks for sharing. I did not know that.

                            • NotBrave_JustMe

                              NotBrave_JustMe a year ago

                              True 🍀

                          • SpectacularKale891404

                            SpectacularKale891404 a year ago

                            This is a Cottage Pie. Shepherds pie is made with lamb (shepherd!).

                            • Mz Jewelz

                              Mz Jewelz 5 months ago

                              Maybe this shepherd couldn’t afford lamb but still wanted to eat a meat pie, hence sheperds pie.

                            • Lfugina55

                              Lfugina55 8 months ago

                              I'll make mine with lamb.

                            • NotBrave_JustMe

                              NotBrave_JustMe a year ago

                              True, but how did it taste? Was it worth the work, hassle? Was t tasty? Full belly? Giving facts for reverse are more helpful. 🍀

                          • PropitiousRadish992454

                            PropitiousRadish992454 a year ago

                            I made this last night. It was good but not much like my traditional shepherd’s pie recipe. My husband missed the bacon that I usually put in mine. It occurred to me that it tasted more like a cheeseburger casserole. When we eat leftovers we might serve on romaine boats with dill pickles and mustard. Overall I’m glad I made it and really glad I did a double recipe which made about 7 dinner sized servings. One head of cauliflower worked for the double recipe of cauliflower mash.

                            • papoolie770a04

                              papoolie770a04 a year ago

                              You can put bacon in it!