January 21, 2020

Fleming Family Beef Shepherd's Pie

For the recent Columbus IN Keto Potluck Picnic, I used sponsor Fleming Family Beef’s ground Charolais to make a Shepherd’s Pie. It was a hit! People loved it! In fact, the Low Carb Revolution Frozen Meals version sold out the next day, to people who attended the event.

To make it keto, I layered beef mixed with peppers, mushroom, onions, and green beans with mashed cauliflower and cheddar. I baked the casserole and served it to the crowd of people. Not a bite was left.

Make this when you need a hearty dinner. It is stick to your ribs good. I suggest serving it with a fresh garden salad dressed with vinaigrette, because it will provide a nice contrast in texture and flavor.

PREP: 10 minutes

COOK: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

BEEF MIXTURE

1 pound Fleming Family Beef Ground Beef, thawed
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
16 ounces green beans, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup beef bone broth
Pinch xanthan gum
1 teaspoon rosemary
½ cup dry red wine

MASHED CAULIFLOWER TOPPING

1 pound mashed cauliflower
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 cups sharp cheddar
1 teaspoon chives, chopped

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large, deep skillet, over medium heat, melt butter and brown ground beef.
Drain fat.
Add onion, garlic, pepper, green beans, salt, pepper, bone broth, and xanthan gum to skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
In a medium bowl, mix together mashed cauliflower, butter, heavy cream, sour cream, garlic, salt and pepper until blended.
In a casserole dish, place beef mixture for bottom layer.
Spread mashed cauliflower mixture above.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese for next layer.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and top with chopped chives.
Serve immediately.