Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash

shepherd's pie on plate and in serving dish

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Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Ground turkey, parsnip and carrots are seasoned with fresh herbs, beef stock and tomato paste. This cozy dish is topped with a creamy cauliflower mash. This Shepherd's Pie recipe is Whole30 compliant, tastes great and is super easy to make!

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Servings: people

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Amanda Smallwood

Ingredients

For the Turkey and Vegetables

1 pound ground turkey
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 medium parsnip, peeled and diced
1 medium shallot
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ teaspoon Papa Joe's Salt or combination of salt and pepper
2 cups beef broth can also use chicken broth

For the Bouquet Garni

3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves

For the Cauliflower Mash

1 large head of cauliflower
¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons avocado mayonnaise
¼ clove garlic
¼ teaspoon Papa Joe's Salt or combination of salt and pepper

Instructions

For the Bouquet Garni

Add thyme and bay leaves to a small spice bag or tie herbs together with a piece of kitchen twine. Reserve until ready to use.

For the Turkey and Vegetables

Warm a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium dutch oven over medium heat. Add turkey to pan and brown until the turkey is fully cooked. 5-6 minutes.
Add the chopped parsnips, carrots and shallot. Mix in tomato paste and ½ teaspoon Papa Joe’s Salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shallot becomes translucent.
Add beef broth and bouquet garni. Make sure that the bouquet garni is completely covered by the broth.
Cover and leave the meat and vegetables to simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove the cover and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. Once most of the liquid has evaporated and the carrots are tender, remove the bouquet garni from the turkey and vegetables.

For the Cauliflower Mash

Chop a large head of cauliflower into large florets. Steam the cauliflower for 6-7 minutes until it is tender.
In your food processor or blender, puree steamed cauliflower with coconut milk, avocado mayonnaise, garlic and Papa Joe’s Salt.

Baking the Shepherd's Pie

Preheat oven to 350°. Spread turkey and vegetables evenly over the bottom of your baking pan. Cover with cauliflower mash. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the entire pie is warmed through.
Serve with a fresh green salad and your favorite dressing. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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