Craving the warmth and satisfaction of a classic Cottage Pie but hesitant to derail your keto journey? Look no further! This recipe transforms a beloved comfort food into a keto-friendly delight, featuring a savory ground beef filling with a luxuriously creamy cauliflower mash.
This recipe is part of my keto ground beef collection, which also includes my juicy keto Swedish meatballs and delicious keto spaghetti sauce.
Why This Keto Cottage Pie Recipe Shines
- Perfect for Keto Dieters: We’ve swapped traditional mashed potatoes for a cauliflower mash, drastically reducing the carb count without sacrificing taste or texture.
- Flavor-Packed Beef Filling: Ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of red wine combine to create a deeply satisfying, savory filling.
- Simple and Easy: With readily available ingredients and clear instructions, this recipe is perfect even for kitchen novices.
- Meal Prep & Freezer Friendly: Make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week or freeze for a quick and easy keto meal anytime.
Cottage Pie is a classic British dish that has existed since 1791, around 60 years before Shepherd’s Pie.
Keto Cottage Pie Ingredients
- Ground Beef: The star of the show, providing protein and a rich, savory base for the filling
- Cauliflower: Transformed into a velvety smooth mash, offering a low-carb alternative to potatoes.
- Red Wine: Adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile of the filling
- Aromatic Vegetables: Finely chopped onions, green beans, and chopped celery sticks create a fragrant and flavorful base.
- Seasonings & Herbs: Garlic, oregano, thyme, and other spices elevate the taste of the filling and the mash.
How To Make Keto Cottage Pie
1. Craft The Ground Beef Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat.
- Sauté finely chopped garlic, oregano, diced onion, and chopped celery until softened.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Stir in tomato paste, then pour in the beef stock and red wine vinegar.
- Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce.
- Enhance the flavors with thyme and green beans, simmering for a final 5 minutes.
- Transfer the filling to a casserole dish.
2. Whip Up The Creamy Cauliflower Mash
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil cauliflower florets in salted water until tender.
- Drain well and return to the pot.
- Mash or blend the cauliflower with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Enrich the mash with egg yolks for extra creaminess.
3. Assemble And Bake to Perfection
- Spread the cauliflower mash generously over the beef filling.
- Sprinkle with paprika and dried oregano for a touch of color and flavor
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
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.
Can I add cheese to the cauliflower mash?
Absolutely! A sprinkle of grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese will add extra richness and flavor.
What can I serve with cottage pie?
A simple green salad or steamed vegetables complement this dish perfectly.
Can I use other types of meat for cottage pie?
While traditionally made with beef, feel free to substitute it with lamb, pork, or even a combination.
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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Calories: 420kcal
Unit Conversion
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Casserole Dish
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.
- 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.
Video
Keto Cottage Pie Recipe with a Low-Carb Creamy Cauliflower Mash Topping (Easy)
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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