Name: Keto Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups) -; 4 oz. cream cheese, softened -; 1/4 c. heavy cream -; 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar, divided -; 2 green onions, thinly sliced -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 small yellow onion, chopped -; 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 tbsp. tomato paste -; 1 lb. ground beef -; 1/2 c. low-sodium beef broth -

Ingredients for - Keto Shepherd's Pie

1. 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups)

2. 4 oz. cream cheese, softened

3. 1/4 c. heavy cream

4. 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar, divided

5. 2 green onions, thinly sliced

6. Kosher salt

7. Freshly ground black pepper

8. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

9. 1 small yellow onion, chopped

10. 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped

11. 3 cloves garlic, minced

12. 1 tbsp. tomato paste

13. 1 lb. ground beef

14. 1/2 c. low-sodium beef broth

How to cook deliciously - Keto Shepherd's Pie

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Bring a large pot of salted 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 cauliflower to pot and add cream cheese. Use a potato masher to mash cauliflower until smooth. Add heavy cream, 1 cup cheddar, and half of the green onions and stir to combine. Season well with salt and pepper.

3 . Stage

In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and carrots and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add tomato paste and stir to coat veggies. Add ground beef to skillet and using a wooden spoon to break up meat, cook until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add broth and simmer 2 minutes.

4 . Stage

Top skillet with cauliflower mash, then top with remaining ½ cup of cheddar. Bake until top is golden and cheese is melty, 20 minutes.

5 . Stage

Top with more green onions to serve.