Main CourseDinner

Paleo Shepherd's Pie

Name: Paleo Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: british
Ingredients: 1 pcs cauliflower cut into florets; 2 tbsp ghee; 2 tbsp coconut milk full-fat; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion chopped; 2 pcs carrot diced; 2 pcs celery stalk diced; 2 clove garlic minced; 450 g ground beef lean; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp dried rosemary; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 cup frozen peas; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

A comforting and hearty shepherd's pie made with a savory ground beef and vegetable filling, topped with a creamy mashed cauliflower topping. This paleo-friendly version is free from grains and dairy, offering a delicious and wholesome meal for the whole family.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 495 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain celery and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

topping

1 pcscauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbspghee
2 tbspcoconut milk, full-fat
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

filling

1 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
2 pcscarrot, diced
2 pcscelery stalk, diced
2 clovegarlic, minced
450 gground beef, lean
2 tbsptomato paste
1 cupbeef broth
1 tspdried thyme
0.5 tspdried rosemary
0.5 tspsmoked paprika
0.5 cupfrozen peas
0.75 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

food processor · saucepan · large skillet · oven · baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
About 5 min
2
Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until very tender, about 10-15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the cauliflower is very soft for a smooth mash.
3
Drain the cooked cauliflower thoroughly, then transfer it to a large bowl or food processor.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Removing excess water is key to a non-watery mash.
4
Add the ghee, coconut milk, salt, and black pepper to the cauliflower.
5
Mash or process until completely smooth and creamy, then set aside.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: A food processor will yield a smoother result than a hand masher.
6
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
7
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
8
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
9
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
About 10 min
10
Drain any excess fat from the ground beef mixture.
About 1 min
11
Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
12
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
About 7 min
13
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 1-2 minutes until just heated through.
About 2 min
14
Spread the beef filling evenly in the bottom of the oven-safe skillet or transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
About 1 min
15
Carefully spoon the mashed cauliflower topping over the beef mixture, spreading it out to cover completely.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: You can create decorative swirls with a fork if desired.
16
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden and the filling is bubbly.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: For extra browning, you can briefly broil the top for the last minute or two, watching carefully to prevent burning.
17
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: This allows the filling to set slightly.

Per serving

Nutrition

52%Score

Calories: 494.5kcal
Protein: 25.3g
Carbs: 21.2g
Fat: 35.9g
Fibre: 6.9g
Sugar: 9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover shepherd's pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat individual portions in the microwave or a larger portion in the oven until warmed through.