Shepherd's Pie With Cauliflower And Potato Topping
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is popular all over the world. This dish is traditionally made with ground beef or lamb and topped with mashed potatoes. However, this version of Shepherd's Pie is a little different. We're swapping out the traditional potato topping for a nutritious and delicious cauliflower and potato topping.
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
For the topping:
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the frozen peas and carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture has thickened slightly.
5. While the filling is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chopped cauliflower and potatoes to the pot and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
6. Drain the cauliflower and potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, milk, salt, and black pepper to the pot and mash everything together until smooth.
7. Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon the cauliflower and potato mixture over the top of the beef, spreading it out evenly.
8. Bake the Shepherd's Pie for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Why Try This Recipe?
This Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower and Potato Topping is a healthier twist on a classic comfort food. By swapping out the traditional mashed potato topping for a mixture of mashed cauliflower and potatoes, you're adding more nutrients and fiber to the dish. Plus, the cauliflower adds a delicious, slightly sweet flavor to the topping that pairs perfectly with the savory beef filling.
This recipe is also easy to customize to your tastes. You can add more vegetables to the filling, such as mushrooms or bell peppers, or swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken. And if you're looking to make this dish vegetarian, you can easily swap out the beef broth for vegetable broth and use a meatless ground beef substitute.
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This Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower and Potato Topping is a healthier twist on a classic comfort food. By swapping out the traditional mashed potato topping for a mixture of mashed cauliflower and potatoes, you're adding more nutrients and fiber to the dish.
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