Do you want to enjoy a delightful twist on a British classic? Our Keto Cottage Pie is the answer! This low-carb version swaps traditional potatoes for cauliflower, maintaining the creamy, satisfying texture you love. With a deliciously seasoned ground beef mixture, this dish proves that keto meals can be both healthy and irresistibly tasty. Dive into this recipe and experience the wonders of keto cooking!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- Ingredients for this keto cottage pie recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Cottage Pie: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with keto cottage pie?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Making this keto cottage pie is incredibly easy. Start by cooking ground beef with onions, mushrooms, spices, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir in red wine vinegar, stock, and peas, simmering until the sauce thickens. Then, simply layer this rich mixture in a baking dish, top it with a smooth cauliflower mash, and bake until it turns a lovely golden brown.
Chef's note
Feel free to use various herbs and spices to customize your cottage pie. Add rosemary for a rustic flair or a hint of smoked paprika for a warm twist. Bake the pie in individual ramekins for a personalized touch to create perfectly portioned servings.
If you want to add similar dishes to your keto diet, check out our selection of beef recipes!
Ingredients for this keto cottage pie recipe
Here's a list of all the ingredients you'll need to prepare cottage pie at home:
Ingredient substitutions
If you're thinking of tweaking the ingredients, here are some keto-friendly substitutions:
Additional ingredients
Enhance your cottage pie with these tasty add-ons:
Cooking tools required
To make this keto cottage pie recipe, you'll need the following tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Cottage Pie: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients.
- Dice half a medium onion and slice 1 cup of mushrooms.
- Peel and mince two garlic cloves.
- Wash the cauliflower with cold water and cut it into florets.
Cooking instructions
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add diced onions, cooking until they soften. Add mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef in the pan.
- Season with sea salt, black pepper, and oregano. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring well. Cook for two more minutes.
- Pour in red wine vinegar and stock. Add frozen peas and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the cauliflower until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, then blend with butter and cottage cheese in a food processor to create a smooth puree.
- In an oven-safe dish, layer the meat mixture. Top with cauliflower puree.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Serve hot, and enjoy your keto cottage pie!
Chef's pro tip
Getting the cauliflower puree just right is important for a great cottage pie. If it's not cooked enough, it'll be chunky. If you cook it too much, it'll get too watery. The tip is to boil it until it's soft enough to blend easily but still has some texture. This way, you'll get a creamy and tasty topping for your pie.
What to serve with keto cottage pie?
You can serve the low-carb cottage pie as a standalone dish or pair it with other dishes to expand your meal. Here are some ideas to get you inspired:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions
Reheating best practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our Keto Cottage Pie is a fantastic twist on a traditional Irish favorite. By making a few simple adjustments, this recipe captures the essence of the classic dish while being both gluten-free and low-carb. It's an ideal choice for a comforting, healthy meal, perfect for dinner or lunch.
Give it a try, and it will become a regular in your keto meal plan! Don't forget to leave a comment below to let us know how it went. You can also share your creation on our Instagram and Facebook pages!
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Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Cottage Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen cauliflower
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- ½ cup beef or chicken stock
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add diced onions, cooking until they soften. Add mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef in the pan.
- Season with sea salt, black pepper, and oregano. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring well. Cook for two more minutes.
- Pour in red wine vinegar and stock. Add frozen peas and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the cauliflower until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, then blend with butter and cottage cheese in a food processor to create a smooth puree.
- In an oven-safe dish, layer the meat mixture. Top with cauliflower puree.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Serve hot, and enjoy your keto cottage pie!
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