South Beach Diet Shepherd's Pie

Experience comfort food reimagined with this South Beach Diet Shepherd’s Pie—a low-carb, high-protein twist on the classic dish that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters! Instead of traditional mashed potatoes, this recipe uses a velvety cauliflower mash flavored with olive oil and optional Parmesan cheese for a creamy, guilt-free topping. The savory filling features lean ground turkey or beef combined with hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce with tomato paste, low-sodium broth, and a touch of Worcestershire. Ready in just an hour, this gluten-free casserole is baked to golden perfection and offers all the warmth of traditional shepherd’s pie while keeping carbs in check. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this wholesome dish proves you don’t have to compromise on flavor to eat clean!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Ground turkey or lean ground beef
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 medium, diced Carrots
• 2 stalks, diced Celery
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef broth or chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower into florets. Steam or boil it until it is very tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey or ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 6

To make the cauliflower mash, place the cooked cauliflower in a food processor along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt to taste, and optional Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into the bottom of a casserole dish. Spread the cauliflower mash over the top, smoothing it with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is slightly golden and the filling is bubbly.

Step 9

Remove from oven and allow the Shepherd’s Pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your healthy, low-carb meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1899.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1459.7

Total Fat 75.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 371.8mg	0%
Sodium 4539.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 35.2g
Protein 126.7g	0%

Vitamin D 2.1IU	0%
Calcium 513.4mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 4916.5mg	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: 44.6%

Protein: 33.5%

Carbs: 21.9%