Comfort Food: Low‑Carb Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients

• 450 g Ground lamb
• 500 g Cauliflower head
• 1 small Carrot, diced
• 1 Celery stalk, diced
• 1 small Onion, diced
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 150 ml Beef broth (low‑sodium)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Thyme dried
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. 2

   Steam cauliflower until fork‑tender; blend with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper to a smooth mash.

3. 3

   In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil; sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened.

4. 4

   Add ground lamb, breaking it up; cook until browned, about 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and beef broth; simmer 10 minutes until mixture thickens.

6. 6

   Transfer lamb mixture to a baking dish, spread cauliflower mash on top, and smooth.

7. 7

   Bake 20‑25 minutes until the top is lightly golden.