Atkins British Shepherd's Pie
A low-carbohydrate adaptation of the classic British Shepherd's Pie, which uses mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes.
- Total time
- 60min
- 20 prep, 40 cook
- Per serving
- 746kcal
- 37 g protein
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Ingredients
- £5.23
- average cost
- Gluten Free
- Paleo

Nutrition per serving
This Atkins British Shepherd's Pie recipe contains 746 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 37g of protein, 33g of carbohydrates, and 53g of fat, making it high in protein.
746kcal
Protein37g19% of calories
Carbs33g17% of calories
Fat53g63% of calories
- Fibre
- 11.4g
- Sugar
- 18.7g
- Saturated fat
- 22.7g
- Salt
- 2.9g
Ingredients
Servings
Equipment
Food Processor
Method
0 of 10 done- Preheat your oven to 200oC/gas mark 6.
- In a medium pot, bring water to boil, and then add cauliflower. Cook for 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain the cauliflower and mash well using a fork or food processor. Mix in butter, salt, and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add minced lamb to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned evenly.
- Stir in the tomato purre and beef stock, and add fresh thyme. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the mixture to reduce slightly.
- =Transfer the lamb mixture to a small ovenproof dish and spread the mashed cauliflower evenly over the top.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your low-carb Shepherd's Pie!
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Atkins British Shepherd's Pie: questions
- How long does it take to make Atkins British Shepherd's Pie?
- This recipe takes 60 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.
- Is Atkins British Shepherd's Pie suitable for meal prep?
- Atkins British Shepherd's Pie is a moderate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 37g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Atkins British Shepherd's Pie?
- The key ingredients are Lamb Mince, Onion, Garlic Clove. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
- Is Atkins British Shepherd's Pie healthy?
- This recipe contains 746 calories per serving with 37g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, paleo diets.
- What diets is Atkins British Shepherd's Pie suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, Paleo diets. It provides 37g of protein per serving.
Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk