Meal Kit
Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie
with cheddar-cauliflower crust
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Keto-Friendly
Chef
Jimmy Shay
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Cauliflower Florets
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 4 oz. Diced Carrots
- 1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Savory Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates23g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat35g
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Protein37g
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Sodium2150mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground pork, break up until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Make the Mashed Cauliflower Topping
Bring a medium pot with cauliflower covered by water to a boil.
Once boiling, cover, and cook until fork-tender, 12-15 minutes.Remove from burner. Drain cauliflower in a colander and return to pot. Mash until smooth. Add cream cheese, shredded cheese, 1/4 tsp. salt, and half the savory seasoning (reserve remaining for beef). Stir until smooth and creamy.While cauliflower cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Start the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add carrots to hot pan. Stir occasionally until carrots are slightly tender, 5-7 minutes. -
3 Finish the Filling
Add ground beef to hot pan with carrots. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Carefully drain excess grease. Keep pan over medium heat.Add tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, remaining savory seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and chicken base. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce has slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Assemble the Pie
Transfer beef mixture to prepared medium oven-safe casserole dish. Evenly top with mashed cauliflower topping.
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5 Broil Pie and Finish Dish
Broil under hot broiler until mashed cauliflower topping is browned and bubbling, 2-5 minutes.
Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as topping may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from broiler.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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