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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.

Low-carb shepherd's pie baked in a white dish

Ingredients

Meat filling

  • 500 g ground chicken
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 large leek (white and light green parts), sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium kohlrabi (about 200-250 g), diced small
  • 150 g mushrooms or zucchini
  • 200 ml chicken stock
  • a few sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 100 ml heavy cream (30% fat or more)
  • 60-80 g grated cheese (cheddar or gouda)

Cauliflower mash

  • 600-700 g cauliflower
  • 80 g butter
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • 80-100 g cheddar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • salt
  • a pinch of ground nutmeg

To serve

  • salad leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200 °C.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6

    Cook the cauliflower until soft in salted water or steam it. Drain it very thoroughly so the mash does not become watery.

  7. 7

    Blend or mash the cauliflower with butter, cream, egg yolks, cheddar, and nutmeg. Season with salt.

  8. 8

    Transfer the meat filling to a baking dish. Spread the cauliflower mash evenly over the top.

  9. 9

    Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden. For a deeper crust, turn on the grill for the last 3-5 minutes.

  10. 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