Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic cottage pie with a modern, health-conscious twist in this Low Carb Cottage Pie recipe. Featuring a rich and savory ground beef filling infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, this dish is topped with a luscious, velvety cauliflower mash instead of traditional potatoes, making it the perfect keto-friendly dinner option. Fresh vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery add texture and depth, while Parmesan cheese and heavy cream elevate the creamy topping. Ready in just over an hour, this hearty yet low-carb casserole is a nutritious and satisfying choice for family dinners or meal prepping. Discover how easy it is to transform comfort food into a guilt-free delight with this flavorful and wholesome recipe!
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
While the meat mixture is simmering, prepare the cauliflower mash. Steam the chopped cauliflower until very tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a blender or food processor. Add the butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, then blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Spoon the cauliflower mash on top of the meat mixture, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Let the Low Carb Cottage Pie cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Calories |
2240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 174.3 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.1 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 498 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 5148 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 123.4 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 894 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 4317 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.