Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash
- Prep Time20 mins
- Total Time45 mins
- Makes6 adult servings
Photo: Erik Putz
Take the classic comfort food for a new spin by swapping heavy potatoes with hearty vegetables in this Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash.
Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces, about 9 cups
1/4 cup milk
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1 tsp salt
1 onion, finely chopped
1 500-g pkg lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 156-mL can tomato paste
1/4 cup HP sauce
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, such as peas and carrots
Instructions
Preheat broiler to high.
Boil a large pot of water. Add cauliflower and cook, covered, until tender, 12 to 15 min. Drain well then transfer to a food processor. Whirl with milk, 2 tbsp butter and salt until smooth.
Melt remaining 1 tbsp butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 min. Crumble in beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is no longer pink, 4 min. Add beef broth, tomato paste and HP sauce. Season with fresh pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until saucy, 5 to 6 min. Stir in mixed frozen vegetables and cook until warmed through, 4 to 5 min.
Divide meat mixture into 6 individual ovenproof dishes, then top each with cauliflower mash. Set dishes on a baking sheet. 5. Broil in top third of oven until mash is warmed through, 2 to 3 min.
Nutrition (per serving)
Protein 22g, Carbohydrates 21g, Fat 18g, Fibre 6g, Sodium 974mg.
Originally published in the Today’s Parent January 2015 issue, this recipe has a triple-tested guarantee from the Chatelaine Kitchen powered by GE.