Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Low Carb Shepherd's Pie With Fauxtato Topping
- add review
- #102256
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
ingredients
MEAT MIXTURE
2 pounds extra lean ground beef
1/4 pound green beans
1 zucchini
1 can (6 ounce size) tomato paste
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper, to taste
TOPPING
1 head cauliflower
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Brown ground beef in a pan until no pink remains. Drain cooked meat in a colander and return to pan.
Chop zucchini and green beans into about 1/4-1/2 inch pieces. Add to ground beef mixture and season with salt, pepper and basil. Stir in tomato paste. The mixture will be fairly dry. This is okay, as the vegetables will release some liquid during baking. The mixture should be only warm by now. Add the egg to the meat mixture. Pat mixture firmly into a 9x11 baking dish.
Chop cauliflower and steam until quite tender. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher. Add butter and mash until it's melted. Add ricotta cheese and continue to work with the masher until it is well mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly on top of meat mixture.
Bake for about 30 minutes.
added by
holidaybaker
nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
see more low carb entree recipes
reviews & comments