Name: Cauli Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets -; 3 oz. cream cheese, softened -; 1/4 c. whole milk -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 large onion, chopped -; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 lb. ground beef -; 1 c. frozen peas -; 1 c. frozen corn -; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 2/3 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, for garnish -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Cauli Shepherd's Pie

1. 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets -

2. 3 oz. cream cheese, softened -

3. 1/4 c. whole milk -

4. Kosher salt -

5. Freshly ground black pepper -

6. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

7. 1 large onion, chopped -

8. 2 carrots, peeled and chopped -

9. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

10. 1 lb. ground beef -

11. 1 c. frozen peas -

12. 1 c. frozen corn -

13. 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour -

14. 2/3 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

15. 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Cauli Shepherd's Pie

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until tender, 10 minutes. Drain well, pressing with paper towels or a clean dish towel to remove as much excess water as possible.

2. Stage

Return to pot and mash cauliflower with a potato masher until smooth and no large chunks remain.

3. Stage

Stir in cream cheese and milk and season with salt and pepper and mash until completely combined and creamy. Set aside.

4. Stage

Make beef mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes more. Drain fat.

5. Stage

Return skillet over medium heat and stir in frozen peas and corn and cook until warmed through, 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Stage

Sprinkle meat with flour and stir to evenly distribute. Cook one minute more, add broth, and stir mixture until slightly thickened, 5 minutes.

7. Stage

Top beef mixture with an even layer of mashed cauliflower and bake 20 minutes or until there is very little liquid visible and the cauliflower is golden. Broil if desired.

8. Stage

Garnish with parsley before serving.