Low Carb Cottage Pie

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!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 1 medium Celery stalk, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 250 milliliters Beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Thyme, fresh and chopped
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary, fresh and chopped
• 1 large head Cauliflower, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 50 milliliters Heavy cream
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

While the meat mixture is simmering, prepare the cauliflower mash. Steam the chopped cauliflower until very tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Spoon the cauliflower mash on top of the meat mixture, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.

Step 10

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Step 11

Let the Low Carb Cottage Pie cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1878.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2239.8

Total Fat 174.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 497.7mg	0%
Sodium 5148.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 123.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 894.0mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 4317.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 10.7%