Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Easy Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients:
Top Layer
- 1 large head of organic cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 Tbs. grass-fed butter, melted
- 1 tsp. spicy mustard
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley to garnish
Bottom Layer
- 1 Tbs. organic, unrefined coconut oil
- ½ large onion, diced
- 2 small tomatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 lb. 100% grass-fed ground beef
- 2 Tbs. unsweetened tomato paste
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ground clove
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 Cup Homemade Broth
- Simmer the other ½ of the large onion and 2 celery stalks for 20 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer insert in a large pot with a couple of inches of water. Cover and steam for 12-14 minutes, until tender. Remove the steamer insert, drain the pot, and put the cauliflower into the pot.
- Add the butter, mustard, salt, and pepper to the cauliflower. Using an immersion blender or food processor, combine the ingredients until smooth. (If you don't have either, you can use a potato masher, but it's a bit more work!) Set aside.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and tomatoes, sautéing for 5 minutes. Add in ground beef, breaking it into small chunks, and cook until brown.
- Stir the tomato paste, broth, and remaining spices into the meat mixture. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Distribute the meat mixture evenly among four ramekins and spread the pureed cauliflower on top. Use a fork to create texture in the cauliflower and drizzle with melted butter.
- Place under the broiler for 5-7 minutes (watch closely) until the top turn golden brown. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.