RUSTIC SHEPHERD'S PIE

Rustic Shepherd's Pie image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 cups chopped cauliflower
1 cup EACH chopped onions, diced carrots, corn kernels, peas
1/4 cup Butter
1/2 tsp Salt ((to taste))
1/2 tsp Black Pepper ((to taste))
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
500 g Lean Ground Beef
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
2 Tbsp Farm Boy Bourbon BBQ Sauce (q)
2 Tbsp Flour
1 cup Water (1)
1/4 tsp paprika

Steps:

Place cauliflower in large microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water and microwave, covered, for 3-5 minutes, or until completely soft. Drain and place in food processor with butter, salt and pepper. Process until completely smooth.
Heat large frying pan over medium high heat. Cook beef, breaking up bits, until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes.
Add onion, garlic and carrots and cook until onions are translucent.
Add thyme, BBQ sauce, flour, corn, peas, water, salt and pepper. Cook until mixture has thickened, about 4 minutes.
Spoon beef mixture into 9" baking dish. Top with cauliflower puree. Sprinkle paprika over top.
Bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Garnish with herbs and serve.