• Home
  • About Me
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • Blog
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Foodie Affair

Easy low carb recipes for the whole family.

  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizer
    • Baking
      • Cookies
    • Crockpot Dish
    • Dessert
    • Drinks
      • Cocktails
      • Smoothie
    • Main Dish
      • beef
      • Breakfast
      • Chicken
      • Pasta
      • pork
      • Potluck
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
    • Salads
    • Sauces
    • Sea Salt
    • Side Dish
      • Fruit
      • Vegetable
    • Snack
    • Soup
  • Keto & Low Carb
    • Keto
    • Keto Vs. Low Carb
    • Keto Macro Calculator | FREE Tool
    • Low Carb
  • Saved Shopping Lists
  • Newsletter Members
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • StumbleUpon
    • Twitter

Keto Shepherd’s Pie

January 26, 2020 by Sandra Shaffer 2 Comments

Jump to Recipe
Spread the love
  • 232
    Shares

Deliciously rich Keto Shepherd’s Pie is classic comfort food that is full of the flavors you expect without the carbs.  We’ve turned one of your favorite classic recipes into a keto-friendly cauliflower mashed topped meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. 

This is a shot of the finished shepherds pie ready to be served and shared!

Keto Shepherd’s Pie

I’ve always enjoyed this traditional Irish comfort food.  When I chose to follow the keto lifestyle, I knew it would no longer fit my macros. 

By substituting a simple cauliflower mash in place of the traditional potatoes, I was able to make this totally macro-friendly, while still keeping it delicious.  

If you need another low carb meal ideal, this keto meatloaf is a perfect choice that everyone enjoys. 

I love having a meal that everyone in the house will eat without complaints or worries. 

Another favorite is my family-friendly keto fried chicken.  I am loving these delicious low-carb recipes that everyone in the house will eat!

Here's a scoop of the cauliflower shepherds pie ready to be served and enjoyed.

Do I Have to Use Ground Lamb?

The classic recipe is always made with lamb.  When using beef, it is more often called a cottage pie versus shepherd’s pie recipe.

However, with the cauliflower mash topping, this isn’t a fully traditional meal. 

So, if you want to use ground beef or even a combination of the two, that is perfectly okay.  

Lamb gives a different flavor, but both it and beef are great when paired with vegetables, sauce, and the creamy topping. 

If you prefer, you can use a nice combination of the two, or even substitute in ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork. 

Remember, however, that keto diets are primarily focused on higher-fat meats, so beef would be ideal. 

A horizontal view of the finished shepherds pie recipe baked to perfection.

What Vegetables In a Shepherd’s Pie are Keto Friendly?

Typically, you would see a combination of carrots, peas, and corn in a shepherd’s pie recipe. 

However, those all have more carbs than you likely want. Before deciding what to include, consider your macros and if you are able to allow for a few more carbs in the day. 

I used onions, mushrooms, and green beans as they are all low carbs and delicious. 

Since this is primarily a rich meat mixture, you can add in just a small amount of the traditional vegetables and probably not have to worry much about it increasing the carbs, but for the stricter keto dieters, my version is best.  

If you want another vegetable dish, this keto green bean casserole is one of my favorites.  Following a keto lifestyle isn’t as restrictive as you may think.  There are tons of great ideas for creating meals that are delicious and satisfying. 

  • To begin making cauliflower shepherds pie we have to add the onion and oil to the skillet!
    Saute onion and garlic in butter
  • Next we see the ground beef being added to the skillet for keto shepherds pie.
    Cook ground beef
  • Now we see some more of the vegetables being added to the mixture for our delicious shepherds pie recipe.
    Add vegetables

What Should I Serve With Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie?

The great thing about this recipe is that it is such an easy “all-in-one” dish.  As it has vegetables and meat in one dish, it is very satisfying and doesn’t need any sides. 

If you want to add something else to the side, you can’t go wrong with a nice side salad or some roasted broccoli or brussels sprouts.

Another nice side would be some roasted asparagus or roasted radishes.  

  • This image shows the food processor being filled with ingredients for the cauliflower shepherds pie mixture.
    Prepare cauliflower topping
  • Adding seasonings to the keto shepeherds pie base makes it flavorful and delicious.
    Add Cheeses and seasoning
  • The smooth creamy mixture for the cauliflower base of our shepherds pie is easy to make thanks to the food processor!
    Process until smooth

Can I Make Keto Shepherd’s Pie Without Cauliflower?

I have not tried alternative toppings that are keto-friendly, but I have read in some forums that others have used mashed turnips or radishes that have been roasted and mashed. 

I can only personally recommend using the mashed cauliflower, but if you try another method, please leave a note in the comments to let us know how it turned out.  

  • Here we see the meat and vegetable mixture ready to be added to the shepherds pie.
    Add the cooked filling to a oven proof dish
  • Now the keto shepherds pie is ready for the oven!
    Top with mashed cauliflower
  • This is a shot of the finished shepherds pie ready to be served and shared!
    Bake and finish with copped parsley
Another horizontal shot of the completed cauliflower shepherds pie with a scoop ready to be served.
Continue to Content
Yield: 5-6 Servings

Keto Shepherd's Pie

Here's a scoop of the cauliflower shepherds pie ready to be served and enjoyed.

Shepherd's pie low carb style! This is a comfort food recipe for cauliflower shepherds pie that's perfect for dinner or lunch.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • Filling Mixture
  • ½ cup small onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • ½ cup mushrooms
  • ½ cup green beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cauliflower Mash
  • 1 medium head cauliflower cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
  • 1//4 cup parmesan, grated
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon chicken base or bullion (I use Better Than Bouillon)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Filling Mixture

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
  2. Add ground lamb or beef , season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through; stir frequently. Drain of excess grease.
  3. Add mushrooms and green beans and stir to combine.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add in Worcestershire sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

Cauliflower Mash

  1. Microwave or steam cauliflower over boiling water for about 6 minutes. Drain well and place pieces on a clean dish towel or paper towels and press gently to remove as much moisture as possible.
  2. In a food processor, blender puree hot cauliflower with cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, chicken base and pepper until consistency is smooth and fluffy.
  3. Assembling 

Place the filling mixture into a medium size baking dish. Layer the cauliflower mash on top. Making sure to cover the filling completely.

Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 F. or until the top is golden brown.

Remove and top with chopped parsley and enjoy.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 373Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 367mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 27g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

Did you make this recipe?

If you like this recipe, don't forget to leave a review on the blog or share a photo and tag on @thefoodieaffair on Instagram

© Sandra Shaffer
Cuisine: American / Category: Main

PIN TO YOUR LOW CARB, KETO & COMFORT FOOD BOARDS

Making my keto shepherd's pie is simple and quick. This is a recipe for cauliflower shepherd's pie that's perfect for dinner or lunch. #shepherdspie #cottagepie #lowcarbrecipe #ketodiet #cauliflower #comfortfood
Hugs Sandra Signature

 

Filed Under: Keto, Low Carb, Main Dish - Beef Tagged With: beef, comfort food, keto, low carb recipe

Previous Post: « Easy Chocolate Truffle Recipe for Valentine’s Day
Next Post: Pan Seared Steak »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Steve Gwaltney

    April 11, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    This looks so yummy! I’d have to try something besides Cauliflower. Doug would never eat it because of the texture.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 12, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      More for you!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

 

Hi! My name is Sandra. I’m a health enthusiast, a recipe tweaker, and a wine sipper!! On my website I share my favorite family dishes… some are healthy low carb recipes, some are sinful, but all are delicious!

Read more about me here…

Let’s connect!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • StumbleUpon
  • Twitter

More Recipes!

11 Easy Chicken Brown Bag Lunch Ideas #lunch #chicken #brownbag | www.thefoodieaffair.com

11 Easy Chicken Brown Bag Lunch Ideas

14 Sizzling Winter Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm

14 Sizzling Winter Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm

15 One Pot Meals for Busy Moms!

15 Weeknight One Pot Meals For Busy Moms

Crab Chowder in a black bowl

30 Minute Crab Chowder

Helpful Free Tools

  • Keto Macro Calculator
  • Low Carb vs. Keto – What’s The Difference?

Footer

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2021 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework