Eat Well Wednesdays: Recipe of the week: Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie! What better comfort food than shepherd’s pie? We are almost through the winter but yet it is still so cold outside. How about trying out this classic comfort food food with a healthier twist: cauliflower instead of potatoes?? Check it out: Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping (GAPS, Paleo, Grain-Free) Prep time- 30 mins Cook time- 30 mins Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets 2 tablespoons fat (lard, tallow, ghee, coconut oil, etc) 1 small onion, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground beef or lamb ¼-1/2 cup homemade beef broth 1 tablespoon homemade ketchup or tomato paste (omit if you don’t have a GAPS-legal or Paleo option) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons fat (lard, tallow, ghee, etc) ½ cup shredded GAPS-legal cheese (omit for Paleo) Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 2-3 quart casserole dish and set aside. 2. In a large pot, steam or boil cauliflower until tender. 3. Heat 2 tablespoons of fat in a large skillet or saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic and cook until beginning to soften, around 5 minutes. 4. Add the ground meat to the pan and cook until browned. Add beef broth as necessary to keep the mixture wet. Add the ketchup or tomato paste (if using), parsley and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer while you prepare the cauliflower topping. 5. To make the topping, drain the cooked cauliflower. Mash or puree with a stick blender until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of fat and season with salt and pepper. 6. To assemble, spread the meat mixture on the bottom of the dish. Top with the cauliflower mixture and smooth with a spoon. Cover with shredded cheese, if using. 7. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is brown and bubbly. Serve warm.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000
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