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Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie is made with a mashed cauliflower topping, ground turkey, and fresh herbs for a comforting low-carb dinner recipe.  It is Whole30 and Ketogenic diet approved and can easily be made Paleo!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. carrots finely chopped
  • 1 c. bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 c. onions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb. ground turkey 93/7
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp. sage* fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp. rosemary* fresh, finely chopped
  • ¾ c. green peas**
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • ½ c. chicken broth
  • 5 c. cauliflower florets fresh or previously frozen
  • ½ c. almond milk
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or ghee, melted
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, carrots, and bell peppers. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add onion and garlic and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and add ground turkey, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  5. Cook turkey for 8-10 minutes, or until completely cooked through.
  6. Use a meat tenderizer to crumble turkey completely.
  7. Add herbs, peas, tomato paste, and broth. Stir to combine, cover, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and boil for 10-12 minutes, or until cauliflower becomes tender.
  9. Drain water and dry cauliflower completely.
  10. Add cauliflower, almond milk, butter, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 clove garlic, and egg yolk into the bowl of a food processor.
  11. Process for 2-3 minutes, or until cauliflower is completely smooth.
  12. Spray a 9x9 inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and layer the ground turkey/vegetables. Spread the mashed cauliflower on top of the ground turkey.
  13. Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. Broil for 5 minutes on Hi.
  14. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • *You can interchange fresh thyme for the rosemary or sage.
  • **Leave out peas if you would like to make this recipe Paleo.

Nutrition Information

Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 772mg (32%) Potassium 894mg (26%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 8370IU (167%) Vitamin C 132.2mg (147%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 772mg 32%
Potassium 894mg 19%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 8370IU 167%
Vitamin C 132.2mg 147%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.