Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

•  1 head cauliflower

• 5 large carrots, peeled & diced or sliced

• 2 lbs ground beef, ground turkey, or chicken

• 1 medium onion, diced

• Salt & pepper (to taste)

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1-2 Tbsp arrow root flour

• Fresh thyme to taste

• 2 cups fresh baby spinach

• Garlic powder

• Parmesan cheese (optional)

 Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut Cauliflower into small pieces, steam until easily pierced with a fork.  Put into a bowl and mash.  Set aside.

Cook carrots in boiling water until cooked through.  Drain and set aside.

Cook ground beef in skillet until partially browned.  Drain any grease, add onion and cook until onion is slightly translucent and beef is cooked through. 

Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in broth then sprinkle in arrowroot to thicken the liquid.  Add more if you like a thicker sauce.

Pour beef mixture into a 13×9” baking dish. Layer cooked carrots over beef then sprinkle dish with thyme.

Layer with spinach then top with the mashed cauliflower and spread it over the top.

Season dish with garlic powder and salt.

Sprinkle dish with Parmesan cheese, optional

Bake until golden brown.