Indulge in this savory keto ground pork casserole recipe with cauliflower mash, inspired by the classic Shepherd's pie. This dish combines a flavorful base of ground pork and veggies simmered in tomato and stock, all topped with a smooth and creamy cauliflower mash. It's the ultimate keto comfort food that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds!
Perfect for cozying up during cooler months, this keto ground pork casserole recipe is a delight the whole family will enjoy. Though it might look like a labor of love kind of recipe, I promise the process is super easy, and the results are more than worth it! Rich, filling, and comforting, this dish is a guaranteed hit for the entire family at the dinner table.
For more keto and low carb recipes, you might want to check out this keto chicken and rice casserole, this Asian-inspired low carb green bean recipe, or this Mediterranean cauliflower pizza.
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Why you will love this keto ground pork casserole recipe
Keto-friendly twist: this recipe it's the perfect way to enjoy a "Shepherd's pie" inspired dish with a pork base, and adapted to a ketogenic diet.
Comfort food redefined: it is a great recipe for those following a keto diet or low carb diet, and it is super comforting and delicious. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Nutrient-rich: ground pork is the main ingredient of this recipe, and it is an excellent source of protein! Opt for free-range pork if possible.
Meal prep marvel: Prepare a large batch for easy meal prep and enjoy leftovers on busy weeknights. Isn't it the best thing to have a delicious ready-to-eat meal when you get home from work?
Ingredients
This pork casserole is made with simple ingredients that you can easily find in the grocery store. Check out the substitution section for alternatives if needed.
Pork base
- Garlic cloves
- Brown onion
- Leek
- Green capsicum
- Cup mushrooms
- Ground pork
- Fresh or dried rosemary
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Flaxseeds
- Tomato paste
- Chicken stock or beef stock
- Bay leaves
- Green beans
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Cauliflower mash
- Cauliflower head
- Nutritional yeast
- Coconut cream
- Extra virgin olive oil
See the recipe card of quantities.
Substitutions and variations
- Another type of ground meat, like ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey, instead of ground pork.
- Use other keto-friendly veggies like broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, asparagus, green onions, or celery.
- If you can tolerate dairy, you could add cheese on top of the cauliflower mash for an extra layer. Cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese could work well. Cream cheese can also be a great substitute for coconut cream for the cauliflower mash to make it creamier.
- Use dried herbs instead of fresh herbs. A mixture like Italian seasoning would work well.
How to make this keto casserole
Prepare the veggies for the pork base
Dice the garlic, onion, leek, capsicum and mushrooms. Trim the ends of the green beans, and cut them into 1cm pieces.
Cook the veggies
In a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the garlic and onion with a pinch of salt for about 5 minutes until the onion softens. Add the bell pepper and herbs, and cook for another 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the mushrooms with a pinch of salt, and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
Cook the pork
Increase the heat to high and make space in the center of the pan. Add the ground pork with salt and pepper, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, then add the flaxseeds and combine well for a couple of minutes. Add the tomato paste and combine well with the meat mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and bay leaves, and let it simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes. If the sauce is too liquid, add more flax seeds to thicken.
Prepare the cauliflower mash
While the pork simmers, cut the cauliflower into florets and steam them in a large pot for 10 minutes until soft. Drain the water and return the cauliflower to the pot. Add coconut cream, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and salt, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor.
Assemble the keto casserole and bake
Spread the ground pork mixture evenly in a casserole dish, then top with the cauliflower mash. Bake at 200°C/380°F for 20 minutes, then grill for 3 minutes to achieve a golden top.
Serve
Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of flavor.
Equipment
All you need to make this keto pork casserole is...
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Large skillet or non-stick pan
- Large pot with lid
- Steamer accessory
- Blender or food processor
- Casserole/baking dish 25cm x 25cm or similar size
Storage
This keto ground pork casserole recipe is the type of recipe that it's even better the next day. It can last up to 4-5 days in the fridge. Store in the casserole dish covered with compostable cling wrap of wax paper, or in an airtight container.
This recipe is suitable for freezing. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
FAQ'S
Yes, ground pork is naturally low in carbs, making it an excellent protein choice for a keto diet. It contains virtually no carbohydrates, allowing you to enjoy its rich flavor without worrying about your carb intake.
On a keto diet, the daily carb intake typically ranges from 20 to 50 grams of net carbs per day. This low level of carbs helps your body enter and maintain ketosis, a metabolic state where fat is used as the primary energy source.
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Keto Ground Pork Casserole With Cauliflower Mash
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Indulge in this savory keto ground pork casserole recipe with cauliflower mash, inspired by the classic Shepherd's pie. This dish combines a flavorful base of ground pork and veggies simmered in tomato and stock, all topped with a smooth and creamy cauliflower mash. It's the ultimate keto comfort food that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
Pork base
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 brown onion
- 1 medium leek
- 1 green bell pepper
- 7 cup mushrooms
- 600g of ground pork
- Fresh or dried rosemary
- Fresh or dried thyme
- 3,5 tablespoon of flaxseeds
- ¼ cup of tomato paste
- 2,5 cups of chicken stock or beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 handful of green beans
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Cauliflower mash
- 1 cauliflower head
- 4 tbsp of nutritional yeast
- ⅔ cup of coconut cream
- 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare veggies: Dice the garlic, onion, leek, capsicum and mushrooms. Trim the ends of the green beans, and cut them into 1cm pieces.
- Cook the veggies: In a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the garlic and onion with a pinch of salt for about 5 minutes until the onion softens. Add the bell pepper and herbs, and cook for another 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the mushrooms with a pinch of salt, and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
- Cook the pork: Increase the heat to high and make space in the center of the pan. Add the ground pork with salt and pepper, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, then add the flaxseeds and combine well for a couple of minutes. Add the tomato paste and combine well with the meat mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and bay leaves, and let it simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes. If the sauce is too liquid, add more flaxseeds to thicken.
- Prepare the cauliflower mash: While the pork simmers, cut the cauliflower into florets and steam them in a large pot for 10 minutes until soft. Drain the water and return the cauliflower to the pot. Add coconut cream, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and salt, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor.
- Assemble the keto casserole and bake: Spread the ground pork mixture evenly in a casserole dish, then top with the cauliflower mash. Bake at 200°C/380°F for 20 minutes, then grill for 3 minutes to achieve a golden top.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of flavor.
Notes
Feel free to reduce the number of veggies if you like. I recommend keeping garlic, onion or leek, and green beans
See the substitutions and variations section for alternative ingredients.
It's better to steam the cauliflower rather than boiling, as otherwise the cauliflower mash can become watery.
This keto ground pork casserole recipe is the type of recipe that it's even better the next day. It can last up to 4-5 days in the fridge. Store in the casserole dish covered with compostable cling wrap of wax paper, or in an airtight container.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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