Oh heck yes—pure keto comfort food vibes 🥧🥩
All the cozy, savory goodness without the potato crash.
🥧 Keto Shepherd’s Pie (Low-Carb, Cozy Edition)
Ingredients
Meat Filling
- 1½ lbs ground lamb (classic) or ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped (optional but great for depth)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free if possible)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional; small carb hit)
- ½ cup diced carrots (optional)
Cauliflower Mash Topping
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream or sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Cauliflower Mash
- Steam or boil cauliflower until very tender
- Drain extremely well (key for non-watery pie)
- Blend or mash with butter, cream, cheese, salt & pepper
- Set aside
2. Cook the Filling
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat
- Brown meat until fully cooked
- Add onion, garlic, mushrooms; cook until soft
- Stir in tomato paste, herbs, Worcestershire
- Add broth and simmer 8–10 minutes until thick
- Stir in peas/carrots if using
- Adjust seasoning
3. Assemble
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Spread meat filling in baking dish
- Spoon cauliflower mash on top
- Smooth or create fork ridges for crispy peaks
4. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes
- Broil 2–3 minutes for golden top (watch closely)
5. Rest & Serve
- Let sit 10 minutes before serving
🧠 Approx Keto Macros (per serving – 6 servings)
- Calories: ~460
- Fat: ~32g
- Protein: ~32g
- Net Carbs: ~6–7g (lower without peas/carrots)
🔥 Pro Tips
- Lamb = most authentic flavor, beef = classic comfort
- Add cheddar + Parmesan combo for next-level topping
- Make ahead & refrigerate—flavors deepen overnight
- Freezes beautifully up to 2 months
🔄 Variations
- Dairy-free: use olive oil + coconut cream
- Extra low-carb: skip peas/carrots, add zucchini
- Cottage cheese mash (higher protein)
- Spicy twist: add chili flakes or smoked paprika
