Low-carb Cottage Pie Recipe
Overview:
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥘 Servings: 4
📝 Category: Savory Pies
🔍 Keywords: Meat, Potluck, < 60 Mins
🔢 Calories per Serving: 426.7
🍽️ Dietary Information: Low-carb, Keto-friendly
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ground beef |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Green peppers |
| 1 | Zucchini |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 tbsp | Worcestershire sauce |
| 2 tsp | Mixed herbs |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| – | Salt (to taste) |
| – | Black pepper (to taste) |
| 1 | Raw cauliflower |
| 2 tbsp | Sour cream |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
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Prepare Vegetables:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, green peppers, and zucchini.
- Sauté until the vegetables turn soft and fragrant.
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Cook Ground Beef:
- To the skillet, add ground beef.
- Stir well until the beef browns and any red color disappears.
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Season the Mixture:
- Add Worcestershire sauce, mixed herbs, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to simmer and let the flavors meld together.
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Prepare Cauliflower Mash:
- Place the raw cauliflower in a microwave-safe dish.
- Microwave on high for about 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is very soft.
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Mash Cauliflower:
- Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a bowl.
- Add sour cream and butter.
- Mash the cauliflower using a potato masher or blend it in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Transfer the cooked ground beef mixture to a casserole dish.
- Spread the mashed cauliflower evenly over the top of the beef mixture.
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Create Texture:
- Using a fork, lightly scrape the surface of the mashed cauliflower to create ridges.
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Bake:
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the top of the mashed cauliflower starts to turn golden brown.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the cottage pie from the oven.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Slice and serve this delicious low-carb cottage pie hot.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 426.7
- Total Fat: 31.2g
- Saturated Fat: 12.2g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 201.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 13.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.4g
- Sugar: 6.1g
- Protein: 24.7g
This low-carb cottage pie is a flavorful twist on a classic dish, perfect for those following a keto or low-carb diet. With its rich ground beef filling and creamy cauliflower mash topping, it’s sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings without the guilt. Enjoy this hearty meal at potlucks, family gatherings, or as a cozy dinner option any night of the week!
