Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe (low-carb, paleo, whole30)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nut cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cream cheese provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

Shred one zucchini and one carrot using a grater.

Chop one onion and two cloves of garlic.

In a large skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium heat.

Saute the onions and garlic until tender.

Add the shredded carrots and zucchini to the skillet and saute until they begin to soften.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook until it's no longer pink and browned.

Season the meat mixture with salt and chili powder, then set aside.

Steam the cauliflower using a pressure cooker for about 1 minute until softened.

Roast garlic by drizzling olive oil on top and baking in the oven at 400°F for about 30 minutes.

Once the cauliflower and garlic are cooked, add them to a blender and blend until smooth, seasoning with a little salt.

Spread the ground beef mixture evenly on the bottom of a baking dish.

Top the beef with the mashed cauliflower.

Optionally, brush an egg over the top for browning during baking.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes.

Optionally, sprinkle cheese on top and broil for a couple more minutes.

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