Skillet Shepherd's Pie

Skillet Shepherd's Pie

from maryswholelife.com
45 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ghee, divided
  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 3-4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 head cauliflower (*See notes- you can also do mashed russet or sweet potatoes!)
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 2 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or beef broth if you can find compliant!), divided
  • 1 tsp arrowroot powder, mixed with 1 tbsp water in a small dish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375. Cut up your cauliflower into florets and boil a large pot of water. Cook the cauliflower for 15-20 mins until soft and easily pierced with a fork.

  2. 2

    While the cauliflower is cooking, you can make the filling. First brown the beef. Heat 1 tbsp of the ghee over medium heat in a large cast iron (or oven-safe) skillet and add the beef. Saute until browned and cooked through. Drain the fat, remove the beef from the pan, and set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, add onions, peppers, and carrots and saute until they begin to soften, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and stir another 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add in the ground beef back into the pan along with 1 tsp of salt and stir to combine. Add in the coconut aminos, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, 1 cup chicken or beef broth, and arrowroot powder/water mix (this is called a slurry- it helps to thicken the filling). Bring everything to a soft boil over medium high heat, then lower heat to low and let it simmer and thicken for about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finish the cauliflower mash. Once cooked, drain the cauliflower florets and add back into the pot. Add the remaining 1 tbsp ghee, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and a dash of pepper to the pan. Use a potato masher to break it up. Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until soft and fluffy.

  6. 6

    Add the cauliflower mash on top of the filling and spread it out evenly. Bake the skillet for 15 mins at 375, followed by 5-10 mins under the broiler until browned and crispy around the edges. Top with freshly chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy!