Low Carb Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Take this Turkey Mince Shepherd's Pie, replace the mince with beef and/or pork if you choose, and make a cauliflower mash in place of the potatoes. You won't miss those potatoes, friends.  This I do solemnly swear.  This is guilt free comfort food.

This is the grater I use for the carrots and parmesan in this recipe: Microplane Gourmet Series Hand Graters

Low Carb Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash

1 head of cauliflower cut into chunks
1/4 cup heavy cream 
1/4 cup cream cheese

olive oil
1 pk of fresh mushrooms, chopped (I use cremini mushrooms from trader joe's)
1 finely chopped brown, yellow, or vidalia onion6-8 baby carrots, shredded
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1-2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon or a cube of Gluten Free chicken buillon, smashed into powder
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesansalt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, until nice and browned. Set aside.

Saute onion in olive oil until soft, about 8 minutes. Add in carrot, garlic, parsley, onion salt, garlic salt, thyme and oregano, and saute another 5-10 minutes until soft. Set aside with mushrooms.

Saute ground beef and pork, stirring meat until it is minced and cooked through. Drain and put back into the pan. Add in the chicken bouillon and mix evenly. Add in mushrooms and onion mixture and mix evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste if necessary.

Meanwhile, boil the cauliflower in a large pot of water for 8-11 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork.  Drain well, press as dry as possible with paper towels.  In a blender or food processor, place cauliflower, cream cheese, and heavy cream.  Process into the consistency of mashed potatoes, adding more liquid if necessary.

Transfer the mince meat into a deep casserole dish. Spread cauliflower mash over the meat and top with thin coat of freshly grated parmesan.

Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until parmesan is lightly golden on top.