Keto Shepherd's Pie
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Keto Shepherd's Pie recipe! Whether it's a St. Patrick's Day celebration or a cozy family dinner, this dish is sure to impress. Featuring creamy mashed turnips and your choice of lamb or ground beef, it's a low-carb twist on a classic favorite.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Topping
- 2 lbs turnips peeled and cut into 1” thick pieces (pick small to medium-sized turnips)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- pink salt to taste
- fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated
- 1 tbsp fresh chives or Italian parsley chopped
For the Pie Filling
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large carrot finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped (about 4 ounces)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb ground beef or ground lamb
- 1 tsp pink salt divided, or added to taste
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp better than bouillon beef base
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or liquid aminos
- 1/2 cup dry red wine such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon
- 1 cup beef bone broth or chicken
- 1/2 to 1 tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the turnips in a large pot of salted water along with the garlic and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 15 to 20 minutes or until the turnips are fork-tender. Do not overcook.
- Drain the turnips well and place them in the bowl of a food processor.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large cast iron (or other oven-safe) skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the carrots and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes, until tender.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and push the vegetables to the edges of the skillet.
- Add the beef and cook until no longer pink breaking it up with a meat chopper or wooden spoon, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, beef base, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce (or liquid aminos), red wine, and the beef bone broth. Bring it to a boil making sure to scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to remove and browned bits.
- Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon of the xanthan gum and reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a gravy-like consistency, about 10 to 15 minutes (add the additional 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum if the sauce is not thick enough for you).
- Remove from the heat.
- To the bowl of the food processor with the turnips, add the cream cheese, salt, pepper, and egg, and process until smooth.
- Spread the mashed turnip mixture over the meat mixture, smoothing with a spoon or rubber spatula.
- Brush the top with the melted butter and then sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
- Place the skillet into the oven on a baking sheet to catch any sauce that might bubble over.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the top is golden.
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 766mgPotassium: 732mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2213IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 3mg
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