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Hearty Skillet Shepherd’s Pie | Real Food RN

Hearty Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

Kate
This low carb cauli-mash version is a healthy, clean, and hearty meal for your family. It's easy to throw together and only takes about an hour to make. Your family will love it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Lunches & Dinners
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Low Carb
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Have all your ingredients prepped and ready; this includes the delicious Homemade Taco Seasoning (you will only need two tablespoons of this mixture).
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  • Melt the butter in a skillet (suitable for oven and hob). Add the onions and cook over moderate heat until they have softened and start to caramelize.
  • Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring regularly to prevent the garlic from burning.
  • Once the garlic has softened, tip in the ground beef and the taco seasoning.
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  • Increase the heat to high and cook until the beef has evenly browned. Add just a small dash of water and continue to cook until all moisture cooks out (evaporates).
  • Once the pan looks dry, stir through a third of the grated cheese and remove the pan from the heat. Compress the mixture down with a spatula or egg lifter.
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  • Preheat the oven to max grill.
  • You could top this with mashed potato, but I like to make a low carb version: I boil the cauliflower florets until they are completely tender, then I drain them in a colander. I return them to a dry pan where I add the soft cheese, using a potato masher to mash the mixture well. I add some of the remaining cheese and allow it all to melt together.
  • Spread the mash on top of the compressed mince in the skillet and scatter over the remaining grated cheese.
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  • Cook under the grill until the surface browns. Scatter over chopped parsley before serving and season your portion with salt and pepper (if needed).
    Hearty Skillet Shepherd’s Pie | Real Food RN

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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