Keto Cottage Pie

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This Keto Cottage Pie is a very delicious, low-carb, and keto-friendly British dish. It includes the onions, garlic, and tomato paste, and it also makes the ground beef and vegetable mixture more indulgent & flavorful. We use the mashed cauliflower in place of the potatoes to keep the dish keto-friendly without compromising flavor. This cottage pie is packed with protein and good fats, and it becomes filling and healthy. This pie gets prepared in less than an hour to a golden brown and enjoys the savory flavors of the bake with few carbs. This cottage pie is a tasty, healthy dish that the whole family will love, whether you’re on a keto diet or simply trying to reduce your intake of carbs. This Keto Cottage Pie is gluten-free & it can be customized easily with the preferred vegetable and cheese.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Prep time: Fifteen mints.
  • Cook time: Thirty-five mints.
  • Total time: Forty-five mints.
  • Serving size: 1/6
  • Servings: 6
  • Cuisine: British
  • Course: Main Course
  • Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

EQUIPMENT:

  • Strainer
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

TO MAKE THE MEAT LAYER:

  • 1.5 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup celery
  • ½ cup mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp. tomato
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup beef broth

TO MAKE THE CAULIFLOWER MASH:

  • One big cauliflower
  • Two tbsp. butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

FRESH CAULIFLOWER FLORET:

  • We have to utilize the fresh cauliflower to make the tasty cauliflower mash; we would also utilize the frozen cauliflower but we have to properly drain the florets to remove the excess water.

GROUND BEEF:

  • We have to utilize the use 80/20 ground beef to make the moist & indulgent filling and we would also utilize the minced lamb, chicken, or turkey to make this dish.

KETO VEGETABLE:

  • We have to use the keto vegetables like mushrooms, celery, and onions to make this cottage pie and we don’t have to utilize the high carbs vegetables like maize or pea to ruin the diet.

TOMATO PASTE:

  • We have to use the tomato paste which enhances the flavor of this meat filling to make it more flavorful and delicious without the additional carbs.

CREAM, BUTTER, AND CHEESE:

  • We can top this cottage pie with heavy cream, butter, and parmesan cheese to make this pie more indulgent and creamy.

SEASONING:

  • We can season this pie with the keto Worcestershire sauce, and paprika to add the Umami and the Smoky flavor to this pie.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTION:

  1. We can turn on the oven temperature at 375 degrees F.
  2. Now we can boil the cauliflower florets till they get properly tender and then drain the florets with the strainer.
  3. We can add the cheese, salt, cream, butter, & black pepper to the blender and blend till it forms a smooth paste.
  4. Then we can heat the oil on a moderate flame.
  5. We can include the garlic, onions, and celery in the oil and cook till they get tender.
  6. Now we can add the mushrooms and the beef in the pan and cook them till they get brown.
  7. We can add black pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, broth, and paprika and simmer for 5 minutes or until it gets slightly thick.
  8. Then we can spread the meat mixture in the baking dish.
  9. Now we can evenly distribute the cauliflower mash on the meat.
  10. Bake the pie for twenty – twenty-five mints or until pie get golden brown color.
  11. We can broil the pie for an additional 2-3 minutes to make the crispy pie.
  12. Now we can serve this pie when it gets cool down.

TIPS:

  • We have to properly drain the water of the cauliflower to prevent the topping from getting watery.
  • You can also sprinkle the cheese over the pie to make the pie more indulgent.
  • We can also use the frozen cauliflower rice for the convenience.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You would preserve this Cottage pie in an airtight box and keep this for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • We can put this Cottage pie in the individual boxes and store this pie for 2 months.

FAQs:

Is this cottage pie good for meal prep?

  • Yes, we can make this cottage pie for the meal prep and reheat it well.

Can I prepare the non-dairy cottage pie?

  • We can make the non-dairy cottage pie and use the coconut cream and non-dairy cheese to make this Cottage pie non-dairy.

Is this Cottage pie low in carbs?

  • This cottage pie is low in carbs and comprises 5g net carbs and 28g protein per portion of this cottage pie.

Will we store this cottage pie?

  • We can store this cottage pie in an airtight box for 4 days in the fridge and for 2 months in the freezer.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 420 kcal
Carbs: 8g
Net carbs: 5g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 30g
Sodium: 520mg
Potassium: 650mg
Calcium: 100mg
Iron: 2.8mg
Vitamin A: 450 IU