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This Keto Shepherds Pie is s a comforting low-carb dish loaded with lamb, vegetables, and cheese with a fluffy cauliflower mash top replacing potato.

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Shepherds Pie has been around since 1854, and in Britain, it traditionally contained lamb or mutton.

The Cottage Pie is based on beef and was introduced to the poorer communities in 1791, along with those high-carb potatoes. This keto shepherd’s pie makes eight servings.

Keto Shepherds Pie Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
    • 1 medium Onion, diced
    • 2 cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon of thyme, fresh
    • 1 teaspoon of Salt
    • 2 pounds of Ground Lamb
    • 3 large Roma Tomatoes, diced
    • 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) of Lamb Stock (or beef or chicken)
    • 7 ounces of Cup Mushrooms, halved and sliced
    • 1 medium zucchini, diced
    • Mash topping ingredients:
    • 28 ounces (1 head) of Cauliflower, cut into florets
    • 3 ounces of Butter
    • 3.5 ounces (1 cup) of Cheddar Cheese, shredded
    • 2 Egg Yolks
    • 1 teaspoon of Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • Cheese topping:
    • 2.5 ounces (2/3 cup) of Cheddar Cheese, shredded
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  • How To Make Keto Shepherds Pie

    1. Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
    2. Add the oil, onion, garlic, thyme, and salt and saute until the onion is beginning to turn translucent.
    3. Break up the ground lamb and add to the saucepan. Brown the mince while breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon.
    4. When the mince is browned, add the diced tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
    5. Add the mushrooms and simmer for another 15 minutes.
    6. Add the zucchini and simmer for 5 minutes before turning off the heat.
    7. Pour the mixture into your casserole dish and set aside to cool slightly.
    8. Preheat oven to 190C/375F.
  • How to Make Keto Cottage Pie Mash Topping

    1. Boil a saucepan ⅔ filled with water.
    2. Add the cauliflower and cook for 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.
    3. Drain the cauliflower well, then return to the saucepan.
    4. Add the butter. Blend the cauliflower into a puree using a stick blender
    5. Add the cheese and blend until melted and mixed through.
    6. Add the egg yolks, salt, and pepper, and blend well.
    7. Spoon the mash on top of the Lamb Pie mixture and spread evenly.
  • Cheese Topping

    1. Top the Cauliflower mash with cheddar cheese.
    2. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is browned.
    3. Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy.

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Keto Shepherds Pie

A delicious all-in-one Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie, inspired by the cooler weather. This comforting dish is loaded with lamb, vegetables and cheese – is there anything better!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Australian, British

Cook Time: 55 minutes mins

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Total Time: 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 serves

Calories: 568kcal

Author: Matt Dobson

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Ingredients

Pie

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon thyme fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 pounds Ground Lamb
  • 3 large tomatoes diced
  • 8 fluid ounces lamb stock or beef or chicken
  • 7 ounces cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced

Mash

  • 28 ounces Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 3 ounces Butter
  • 3.5 ounces Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Topping

  • 2.5 ounces Cheddar Cheese shredded

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Instructions

Pie

  • Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

  • Add the oil, onion, garlic, thyme and salt and saute until the onion is beginning to turn translucent.

  • Break up the ground lamb and add to the saucepan. Brown the mince while breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon.

  • When the mince is browned, add the diced tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.

  • Add the mushrooms and simmer for another 15 minutes.

  • Add the zucchini and simmer for 5 minutes before turning off the heat.

  • Pour the mixture into your casserole dish and set aside to cool slightly.

  • Preheat oven to 190C/375F.

Mash

  • Boil a saucepan ⅔ filled with water.

  • Add the cauliflower and cook for 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.

  • Drain the cauliflower well then return to the saucepan.

  • Add the butter. Blend the cauliflower into a puree using a stick blender.

  • Add the cheese and blend until melted and mixed through.

  • Add the egg yolks, salt and pepper and blend well.

  • Spoon the mash on the top of the Lamb Pie mixture and spread evenly.

Topping

  • Top the Cauliflower mash with cheddar cheese.

  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is browned.

  • Remove from the oven, serve and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 56.3mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2.7mg

To make a larger batch of this Keto Shepherds Pie recipe, adjust the servings above.

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Matt Dobson

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.

6 thoughts on “Keto Shepherds Pie Recipe – Cauliflower Top”

  1. Yum! That looks like a great recipe!

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  2. Keto Shepherds Pie Recipe - Cauliflower Top | My Keto Kitchen (7)
    Long time to cook, but it worth it. Light and delicious. Cauliflower mash is perfect. Used Italian herbs, instead of thyme.

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  3. Keto Shepherds Pie Recipe - Cauliflower Top | My Keto Kitchen (8)
    So yummy! I used 2 cauliflower heads for the topping as 1 barely covered the meat.

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  4. Made this tonight. It was very good! The kids even ate it. Daughter was surprised that the topping was mashed cauliflower. Will definitely make again. The filling was runny though, may try adding some Xanthum Gum to thicken the broth a bit. Thanks for this recipe!

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    • Hi Kelly,

      It’s great that your kids enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind words.

      Gerri

      Reply

  5. yummy

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FAQs

How many carbs are in a keto shepherd's pie? ›

Nutritional information & Macros
Amount Per Serving
Fat44.9g
Protein28.1g
Total Carbs14g
Net Carbs6.7g
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What is the origin of shepherd's pie? ›

The dish originates from the British Isles, but some might argue that it is an Irish dish by origin. The name "Shepherd's Pie" was first recorded in an 1877 cookbook. In this same cookbook, it was noted that the dish was of Scottish origin. During the period between the 18th and 19th centuries, money was very tight.

How many carbs are in a shepherd's pie casserole? ›

Shepherd's pie with beef contains 265 calories per 243 g serving. This serving contains 7.7 g of fat, 15 g of protein and 34 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 3.2 g sugar and 3.4 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

How many carbs are in a keto cauliflower crust? ›

Grams of Carbs in Keto Cauliflower Pizza Crust versus White Flour Pizza Dough. Traditional pizza dough made with white flour will have 26 grams of total carbs per slice, and that is not including any of your favorite toppings, just the regular pizza crust. My cauliflower crust recipe has just 4 total carbs per serving.

Why is cauliflower crust keto? ›

Cauliflower is very low carb, and has the right consistency to make a pizza crust out of. So it is a natural base for a keto pizza crust.

Is Shepherd's pie good for you? ›

This ultimate comfort food can be quite unhealthy, with lots of butter in the mash and pushing up your saturated fat intake. Here are a few ideas to make this classic a little healthier and just as tasty.

Why do Irish people eat shepherd's pie? ›

Sometime in the 18th century, a dish called “cottage pie” came about somewhere in the vast expanse of the United Kingdom and Ireland. It seems to have originated as a way for folks to make use of leftovers, in order to avoid waste, both of the food and money varieties.

Why is flour used in shepherds pie? ›

This shepherd's pie recipe uses 2 tablespoons of flour to thicken the gravy but if you feel like the meat mixture is too watery, add in another tablespoon and stir to combine. You may also try simmering the mince mixture for longer so that the stock reduces down and thickens.

What is cauliflower shepherd's pie nutrition? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Protein 38g76%
Total Fat 15g19%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
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Is shepherds pie high in carbs? ›

Traditional shepherd's pie is high in all of the macronutrients—protein, fat, and carbs. Meat supplies protein and fat, butter and heavy cream supply more fat, and potatoes, flour (used in the gravy), and vegetables (typically peas and carrots) supply carbs.

What is a serving size of shepherd's pie? ›

Shepherd's Pie - 1 serving (about 2 cups)

How many carbs are in a keto bowl? ›

Macros for the entire bowl: 590 Calories / 42g fat/ 32g protein/ 7g net carbs.

How many carbs are in keto cottage cheese? ›

While cottage cheese is known for its high protein content, it also contains a relatively high amount of carbs and not that much fat, making it a less-than-ideal choice for keto. A ½-cup serving of cottage cheese contains 88 calories, 2.4 g of fat, 4.5 g of carbs, and 11.6 g of protein, per the USDA.

Is keto crust low-carb? ›

Because of its low carbs, you can indulge without going over your macronutrient counts. Try Fresh Brothers' Keto Crust Today!

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