Description
A comforting twist on the classic shepherd’s pie, featuring lean meat, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy cauliflower topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups cauliflower, steamed and mashed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add carrots and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in the peas, broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread the meat mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with the mashed cauliflower, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Consider pairing with a side salad and a glass of robust red wine or apple cider for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg