Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie Casserole
Are you trying out a new dish? If you love casseroles, then you’re going to love this Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie Casserole. It’s tasty and oh-so-very savory!
Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie Casserole Recipe Ingredients
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped and cooked
- 1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium green pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium red pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2oz can of sliced black olives
- 3 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Cauliflower mixture:
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie Casserole Recipe Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- In a large cast iron pan, add in peppers and ground beef. Cook until beef has been browned. Add in seasonings, black olives, and bacon. Set to the side.
- Boil cauliflower until tender. Drain cauliflower and mash cauliflower.
- Add in butter, salt, pepper, and slowly add in heavy whipping cream. Continue mashing and mixing until it is smoother and creamy. (Depending on the size of your cauliflower, you may need to add less whipping cream.)
- Add eggs to your meat mixture and top with cauliflower mash.
- Add an even layer of cheese to coat the mash.
- Bake in your oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional, garnish with cilantro, black olives, and bacon.
Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie Casserole Recipe Nutrition Label
Serves 6
Calories 448, Total C 7.1g, Fiber 1.9g, Net C 5.2g, Sugar 1.9g, Fat 27.9g, Protein 41.8g
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What to serve with low carb shepherd’s pie casserole
Have you ever wondered what you could serve with Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie Casserole? Don’t worry, there are lots of side dish ideas out there.
When it comes to serving Shepherd’s Pie Casserole, I love the idea of comfort food. I’m going to serve a nice veggie side with some keto Bagel buns.
There are lots and lots of side dishes you can serve with it. I always say that there is always a way to make something low carb. Here are some ideas, cauliflower mac and cheese, salad, and green bean casserole.
Variations of low carb shepherd’s pie casserole
Are you looking for variations of Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie Casserole? You can do variations of this casserole by adding other ingredients.
You could mix up the shepherd’s pie by changing up the meat that you use. You could easily use ground beef or chicken, the choice is yours.
You can also change up the casserole by adding a gravy on top. I like to add cream cheese to mine as well.
How to store leftovers
Since this Casserole has dairy in it, you’ll need to store it in the fridge. The casserole will need to be in an airtight container.
You can get away with storing it for around 3-5 days. You can also freeze this casserole by using a freezer-friendly dish.
How to reheat low carb shepherd’s pie casserole
If you’re in the mood for leftovers and want to reheat the Shepherd’s Pie Casserole, then you will want to preheat the oven for 350 degrees. From there, you will want it to cook for around 30-60 minutes or until it’s not cold in the middle anymore.
Here are a few photos we took while making this amazing Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie Casserole Recipe.
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Low Carb Shepherd's Pie Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bacon chopped and cooked
- 1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium green pepper diced
- 1/2 medium red pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 oz can of sliced black olives
- 3 large eggs whisked
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Cauliflower mixture:
- 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- In a large cast iron pan, add in peppers and ground beef. Cook until beef has been browned. Add in seasonings, black olives, and bacon. Set to the side.
- Boil cauliflower until tender. Drain cauliflower and mash cauliflower.
- Add in butter, salt, pepper, and slowly add in heavy whipping cream. Continue mashing and mixing until it is smoother and creamy. (Depending on the size of your cauliflower, you may need to add less whipping cream.)
- Add eggs to your meat mixture and top with cauliflower mash.
- Add an even layer of cheese to coat the mash.
- Bake in your oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional, garnish with cilantro, black olives, and bacon.
