Beef Pies with Cauli-mash Topping

The younger set will love these individual serving-sized Beef Pies with Cauli-Mash Topping. They're a healthier version of Shepherd's Pie and nobody needs to know the topping isn't mashed potatoes.

The younger set will love these individual serving-sized Beef Pies with Cauli-Mash Topping.

You’ll Need

  • ½ large cauliflower, washed and trimmed
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp Grapeseed oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 lb (.453 kg) extra lean ground beef
  • 1 900ml jar pasta/tomato sauce
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 2 tsp butter
  • Milk
  • 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Prep and Cook

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly oil 6-8 small oven-proof dishes (ramekins are perfect).
  • On rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and salt and arrange in a single layer.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • In a large skillet or pot, heat Grapeseed oil over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in onion, garlic and carrots and sauté until softened (6-8 min).
  • Add ground beef to the skillet, crumble and cook until lightly browned.
  • Pour in tomato sauce and corn and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce has thickened (8-10 min).
  • Divide mixture between the dishes.
  • Place roasted cauliflower, butter, milk and parmesan cheese in a food processor (or mash by hand) and puree until it is the consistency of mashed potatoes.
  • Top each meat pie with roasted cauliflower mash.

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