Keto Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Lamb
• 1 large head Cauliflower
• 1 cup Beef Broth
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 stalk Celery
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the vegetables: cut the 1 large head of cauliflower into 1-inch florets; dice the 1 medium onion, 1 medium carrot, and 1 stalk celery into 1/4-inch pieces; and mince the 2 cloves of garlic.
2. 2Steam the 1-inch cauliflower florets in a large pot with a steamer basket over boiling water for 10-15 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork. Transfer the tender cauliflower to a large bowl, add the 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste; mash thoroughly until smooth, then set aside.
3. 3Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (10-12 inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the diced 1 medium onion, 1 medium carrot, and 1 stalk celery to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
4. 4Add the minced 2 cloves of garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Then, add the 1 lb of ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is fully browned and no pink remains.
5. 5Stir in the 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of rosemary, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Pour in the 1 cup of beef broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer; continue to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded.
6. 6Transfer the hot lamb mixture from the skillet into an 8x8 inch (or similar 2-quart) baking dish. Carefully spread the prepared cauliflower mash evenly over the top of the lamb mixture, ensuring it covers the entire surface. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
7. 7Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and let the Keto Shepherd's Pie cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This cooling time allows the filling to set slightly and prevents burns from the hot filling.

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