Shepherd's Pie

comfort food

First steam two large heads of cauliflower until very very tender. Boil some green beans or broccoli (or just layer with raw spinach) for a few minutes, then rinse with cold water. You could steam the green veggies too.

Cook one pound of ground beef, bison or lamb, maybe even dark meat turkey, with onions, garlic, and seasonings. I used organic ground beef from Trader Joe's along with Spice World Garlic Herb Sensation grinder, fresh ground black pepper, Spicely Greek, turmeric and paprika. Try lemon zest or tomato paste to the meat to change up the flavor profile. Cook the meat until just brown - ground meat is rubbery if overcooked.

Preheat the oven to 350. Mash the steamed cauliflower with a fork for chunky or in a food processor for smooth. I mixed in some Horizon brand sour cream, mustard powder, lots of pepper, ancho, paprika. Milk, grated cheese, or whatever your mom put in her mashed potatoes would be fine. Season it heavily since cauliflower is so bland.

Layer the meat, then veggies in your casserole dish or large oven safe pan. Smooth the mashed cauliflower over the top, sprinkle with a little more paprika and/or pepper if desired and bake about 50-60 minutes until browned a little. Let it sit for about 15-20 minutes before serving or it will be a little too runny.

This is not beautiful food, but delicious, and even kids like it.