Ashley and Natalie Ochoa, Jigsaw's Quality Control Manager and Certified Health Coach, cook up a Low Carb Shepherd's Pie Recipe on the latest #AshWednesday
FULL RECIPE
Ingredients:
- 1lb grass fed ground beef
- ½ yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 can corn
- 1 can green peas
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbl worcestershire
- 2 Tbl tamari
- ¼ cup bone broth
- 1 Tbl arrowroot (to thicken sauce)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups steamed cauliflower
- 4 Tbl butter
- 2 tsp minced garlic (split)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Brown ground beef and salt and pepper to taste
3. Add 1 tsp of garlic to browned meat for flavor
4. Add carrots, onions, stewed tomatoes, tamari and worcestershire - let simmer for 5 minutes
5. Add zucchini, corn, peas and bone broth
6. Mix arrowroot with about ¼ cup of water and slowly stir into pan to thicken sauce
7. Add your secret ingredient: cinnamon
8. Time to test the taste!
9. Simmer flavors for about 10 more minutes
10. In separate bowl, add steamed cauliflower and butter and blend to a smooth consistency
11. Season cauliflower mash with salt, pepper and garlic
12. Top the shepherd's pie with cauliflower mash and shredded cheese.
13. Bake for 15 minutes
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Notes: Once shepherd’s pie is done baking, it’s best to let it rest for 10-15 minutes allowing the juices to thicken and making it easier to serve. Enjoy! :)
