Keto Cottage Pie With Cauliflower Mash

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What makes this keto cottage pie recipe so special is that it is topped with a buttery cauliflower mash instead of potato. It tastes even better reheated for lunch or dinner the next day and is perfect for meal prep.

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A delicious, healthy, low-carb keto cottage pie with ground beef and buttery cauliflower topping.

Cottage Pie is a classic British dish, having been around since 1791, around 60 years before Shepherd’s Pie.

This keto cottage pie makes ten generous servings.

What is the difference between cottage pie and shepherd’s pie?

The difference between cottage pie and shepherd’s pie is that cottage pie is made with beef, and shepherd’s pie is made with lamb.

The beef filling often consists of leftover roast meat. We’ve found that using ground beef yields a tasty and budget-friendly pie.

Keto Cottage Pie Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves of Garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon of Dried Oregano
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 3 sticks of Celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon of Salt
  • 2 pounds of Ground Beef
  • 3 tablespoons of Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup of Beef Stock
  • ¼ cup of Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 10 ounces of Greens Beans, cut into 1in lengths
  • 1.6 pounds (1 large head) of Cauliflower, cut into evenly sized florets
  • 3 ounces of Butter
  • ½ teaspoon of Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon of Pepper
  • 3 Egg Yolks
  • Pinch of Paprika
  • Pinch of Dried Oregano

Delicious Keto Cottage Pie Recipe
Delicious Keto Cottage Pie Recipe

How To Make Keto Cottage Pie

  1. Place a large saucepan over high heat.
  2. Add the olive oil, garlic, oregano, onion, and celery, and saute for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Add the salt and ground beef, stirring continuously to break apart the meat while it browns.
  4. When the beef is browned, add the tomato paste and stir well.
  5. Add the beef stock and red wine vinegar and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced.
  6. Add the thyme and green beans and simmer for 5 minutes before removing them from the heat.
  7. Spoon the beef mixture into your casserole dish and set aside.
  8. Preheat your oven to 175/350F.
  9. Fill a large saucepan with two-thirds full of water and bring to a boil.
  10. Add the cauliflower and cook for 7-10 minutes until tender.
  11. Carefully pour the water and cauliflower into a colander and drain well.
  12. Return the drained cauliflower to the saucepan, along with the butter, salt, and pepper.
  13. Using your stick blender, blend the cauliflower into a smooth mash.
  14. Add the egg yolks and blend well.
  15. Gently spoon the mashed cauliflower onto the beef mixture in your casserole dish.
  16. Sprinkle with paprika and oregano.
  17. Bake the pie in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the mash is golden brown.
  18. Serve immediately or chill and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
keto cottage pie

Keto Cottage Pie

This delicious keto cottage pie recipe with a low-carb cauliflower top and tasty ground beef filling is super easy to make for dinner or meal prep. Take this low-carb cottage pie to work for a healthy lunch, or freeze it for an instant meal that you can reheat when you don't want to cook. Try it tonight.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Australian, British
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10 serves
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Gerri

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Equipment

Ingredients

Base

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 3 sticks celery diced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup Beef Stock
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 10 ounces green beans cut into 1in lengths

Topping

  • 1.6 pounds Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 3 ounces Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 Egg Yolks
  • pinch Paprika
  • pinch dried oregano

Instructions

Base

  • Place a large saucepan over high heat.
  • Add the olive oil, garlic, oregano, onion and celery and saute for 5 minutes, until the onion is starting to become translucent.
    3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 small Onion, 3 sticks celery
  • Add the salt and ground beef, stirring continuously to break apart the meat while it browns.
    1 teaspoon Salt, 2 pounds ground beef
  • When the beef is browned add the tomato paste and stir well.
    3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Add the beef stock and red wine vinegar and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced.
    1 cup Beef Stock, 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • Add the thyme and green beans and simmer for 5 minutes before removing from the heat.
    2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 10 ounces green beans
  • Spoon the beef mixture into your casserole dish and set aside.
    Low Carb Classic Beef Cottage Pie
  • Preheat your oven to 175C/350F.

Topping

  • Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full of water and bring to the boil.
  • Add the cauliflower and cook for 7-10 minutes until tender.
    1.6 pounds Cauliflower
  • Carefully pour the water and cauliflower into a colander and drain well. Return the drained cauliflower to the saucepan, along with the butter, salt and pepper..
    3 ounces Butter, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • Using your stick blender, blend the cauliflower into a smooth mash.
  • Add the egg yolks and blend well.
    3 Egg Yolks
  • Gently spoon the mashed cauliflower onto the beef mixture in your casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and oregano.
    pinch Paprika, pinch dried oregano
  • Bake the pie in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the mash is golden brown.
  • Serve immediately or chill and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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Notes

 
STORING: Store in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. This recipe is perfect for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 210g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 56.9mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3.1mg

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I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.

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