Shepherds Pie With a Cauliflower Crust

My mother used to make shepherds pie for us and I always found it so comforting and delicious. This recipe uses cauliflower as the topping instead of potatoes. It is really easy to make and is just what you need as we come into the winter months. Enjoy!

Cauliflower crust shepherds pie

Ingredients 

For The Topping

• 1 head of cauliflower, chopped

• 2 cups chopped sweet potato

• 1/2 cup of beef stock or bone broth

• 2 tbsp ghee

For the Pie Filling

• 1 lb grass-fed ground beef or lamb

• 2 tbsp ghee

• 1 red onion, chopped

• 1 cup celery, chopped (about 5 stalks)

• 1 cup zucchini, chopped (1 medium zucchini)

• 1 cup yellow squash, chopped (1 medium yellow squash)

• 1 tbsp mustard

• 2 tbsp dried parsley

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 2 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• 1 tsp sage

• 1 tsp sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (200 Celsius).
2. Steam cauliflower and sweet potato until softened (about 10-12 minutes, depending on the size of cauliflower pieces).

3. When the cauliflower and sweet potato have softened, take the pot off the heat, strain and add to mixing bowl. Add the bone broth or the stock and ghee and use a blender or hand mixer to puree the mixture. Set aside.
4. Begin browning the ground beef in a pan with 1 tbsp of the ghee. Add sea salt and pepper as it begins to cook down.

5. Drain beef and remove from pan.
6. Add the remaining 1 tbsp ghee to the pan to sauté vegetables.
7. Sauté onion and celery until translucent, add squash and zucchini, spices and mustard, sauté until soft.
8. Add the cooked beef back into the veggie mixture and combine.
9. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
10. Spread the mashed cauliflower and sweet potato mixture on top of the meat and vegetables.
11. Bake in a 400 degree (200 Celsius) oven for 20 minutes, until the topping is lightly browned.
12. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil. Enjoy!