LOW-CARB COTTAGE PIE

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This is a delicious low-carb alternative to cottage pie. I got the idea for the mashed cauliflower off an atkins discussion board.

Provided by Rogue Red

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green peppers or 1 medium red pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons mixed herbs
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper
1 lb raw cauliflower
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 Celcius.
  • Fry the onions, green peppers and zucchini in olive oil, on medium heat, until soft.
  • Add the ground beef and stir until red colour disappears.
  • Add the worcester sauce, mixed herbs, nutmeg, salt and pepper and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Place cauliflower in microwave dish and cook on high for 10 minutes, until very soft.
  • Add sour cream and butter to cauliflower and use masher or food processor to mash.
  • Place ground beef mixture in casserole dish and spread mashed cauliflower over the top.
  • Scrape the top of the"mash" lightly with a fork to make ridges.
  • Cook in oven for 20- 30 minutes, until"mash" starts to brown.

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