Keto Cottage Pie Recipe with Ground Beef & Cauliflower Mash Top - Easy to Make Low Carb Dinner (2024)

What makes this keto cottage pie recipe so special is that it is topped with a buttery cauliflower mash instead of potato. It tastes even better reheated for lunch or dinner the next day and is perfect for meal prep.

Cottage Pie is a classic British dish, having been around since 1791, around 60 years before Shepherd’s Pie.

This keto cottage pie makes ten generous servings.

The beef filling often consists of leftover roast meat. We’ve found that using ground beef yields a tasty and budget-friendly pie.

Keto Cottage Pie Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 2 cloves of Garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon of Dried Oregano
• 1 small Onion, diced
• 3 sticks of Celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon of Salt
• 2 pounds of Ground Beef
• 3 tablespoons of Tomato Paste
• 1 cup of Beef Stock
• ¼ cup of Red Wine Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of Fresh Thyme Leaves
• 10 ounces of Greens Beans, cut into 1in lengths
• 1.6 pounds (1 large head) of Cauliflower, cut into evenly sized florets
• 3 ounces of Butter
• ½ teaspoon of Salt
• ¼ teaspoon of Pepper
• 3 Egg Yolks
• Pinch of Paprika
• Pinch of Dried Oregano

How To Make Keto Cottage Pie

1. Place a large saucepan over high heat.
2. Add the olive oil, garlic, oregano, onion, and celery, and saute for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add the salt and ground beef, stirring continuously to break apart the meat while it browns.
4. When the beef is browned, add the tomato paste and stir well.
5. Add the beef stock and red wine vinegar and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced.
6. Add the thyme and green beans and simmer for 5 minutes before removing them from the heat.
7. Spoon the beef mixture into your casserole dish and set aside.
8. Preheat your oven to 175/350F.
9. Fill a large saucepan with two-thirds full of water and bring to a boil.
10. Add the cauliflower and cook for 7-10 minutes until tender.
11. Carefully pour the water and cauliflower into a colander and drain well.
12. Return the drained cauliflower to the saucepan, along with the butter, salt, and pepper.
13. Using your stick blender, blend the cauliflower into a smooth mash.
14. Add the egg yolks and blend well.
15. Gently spoon the mashed cauliflower onto the beef mixture in your casserole dish.
16. Sprinkle with paprika and oregano.
17. Bake the pie in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the mash is golden brown.
18. Serve immediately or chill and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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Adjust the servings above to make a larger batch of this Keto Cottage Pie recipe.

Matt Dobson

I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.