Low-carb shepherd's pie with ground chicken and kohlrabi
A low-carb version of shepherd's pie with ground chicken, leek, kohlrabi, and creamy cauliflower mash instead of potatoes. Made without flour and peas, it works well as a hearty low-carb baked meal.

- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 70 min
- Servings
- 4-6
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
- 2
Season the ground chicken with salt and pepper, then brown it in olive oil and butter. Break it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon while cooking. Once sealed and lightly browned, set it aside.
- 3
Add the leek to the same pan and saute briefly. Add the kohlrabi and mushrooms or zucchini. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- 4
Return the meat to the pan, add the thyme, and pour in the stock. Simmer until the kohlrabi softens and some of the liquid reduces.
- 5
Add the cream and grated cheese. Stir and simmer briefly until the sauce becomes thicker and creamy. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- 6
Cook the cauliflower until soft in salted water or steam it. Drain it very thoroughly so the mash does not become watery.
- 7
Blend or mash the cauliflower with butter, cream, egg yolks, cheddar, and nutmeg. Season with salt.
- 8
Transfer the meat filling to a baking dish. Spread the cauliflower mash evenly over the top.
- 9
Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden. For a deeper crust, turn on the grill for the last 3-5 minutes.
- 10
Serve with salad.
Notes
Low-carb changes
- potatoes are replaced with cauliflower mash
- flour is omitted
- carrot is replaced with kohlrabi
- peas are omitted
Approximate macros per serving, based on 5 servings
- carbs about 8-10 g
- protein about 30-35 g
- fat about 30-40 g
Source: Own