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Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mashies

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Dinner, Main Course – American/British
By Adapted from The Wholesome Dish – Serves: 2-4
Prep Time: 35 Minutes – Cooking Time: 25-30 Minutes – Total Time: ~1 Hour

A savory, herby meat and veggie filling topped with creamy and fluffy Cauliflower Mashies make this Shepherd's Pie a lighter take on the original.

Ingredients

  • Meat Filling
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. 80/20 Ground Beef, or Ground Lamb
  • 2 tsp. Dried Parsley
  • 2-3 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 tsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp. All Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Frozen Mixed Veggies (Corn, Peas, Carrots, Green Beans...Whatever mix you like)
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Corn Kernels
  • 1/4 cup Gruyere or Parmesan (for topping the casserole, optional)
  • Fresh Parsley (for topping the casserole after it's baked, optional)
  • Cauliflower Mashies
  • 1 Head of Cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced (if you don't want to use the garlic raw, sauté in olive oil until fragrant)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
  • 1 tbsp. Cream Cheese
  • ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ⅛ tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

Meat Filling

1

In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onions. Cook for about two minutes, then add the ground meat.

2

Season with parsley, thyme, salt and pepper and add the rosemary sprigs. Cook the meat, breaking it up with a firm spatula as it cooks.

3

Once browned, add the garlic and Worcestershire Sauce. Stir and cook for about one minute.

4

Sprinkle the flour and add the tomato paste. Stir and cook for about one minute.

5

Add the broth and the frozen veggies. Stir and bring the liquid up to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the liquid reduces and the mixture forms a thick, meat/veg sauce. Taste filling and adjust seasoning if needed. Set the filling aside.

6

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Cauliflower Mashies

7

Steam the cauliflower pieces for 15-20 minutes. Check it after 10 minutes to gauge doneness. The cauliflower should be fork tender.

8

In a food processor, process half the steamed cauliflower until the texture resembles dry mashed potatoes.

9

Add a little more cauliflower at a time until all the cauliflower is processed to a creamy consistency.

10

Add the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, Kosher salt and pepper.

11

Process until smooth and creamy.

Shepherd's Pie Assembly

12

Remove and discard the rosemary sprigs from the filling.

13

Spread the filling into a 8x8-inch or up to a 7x 11-inch baking dish, use a spatula to flatten the filling into an even layer.

14

Top with the Cauliflower Mashies and spread evenly over the top.

15

Sprinkle Gruyere or Parmesan cheese over the casserole. Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet.

16

Bake for 25-30 Minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbling up around the sides.

17

Let Shepherd's Pie sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

18

Top portions with fresh chopped parsley.