2tablespoonsACV (apple cider vinegar) or red wine vinegar
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Cauliflower Mash Topping
1cauliflower cut into large florets
2tablespoonsbutteromit for paleo version
2tablespoonscream cheeseor sour cream or pure/heavy cream - omit for paleo version
2 egg yolks
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180 C/ 360 F fan forced
Savory Mince Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion until translucent.
Add the minced beef or lamb and pan fry until browned and cooked through.
Add the garlic and diced vegetables and continue to cook for 5 minutes on high. Add the beef stock, mixed herbs, tomato paste, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and continue to cook for another 5 minutes on high. Turn the heat down and simmer uncovered until the liquid evaporates and the meat mixture thickens. This could take between 20-30 minutes.
Cauliflower Mash Instructions
Boil or microwave the cauliflower until soft and you can easily insert a skewer into the stalk area without any effort. This could take about 8-10 minutes on the stove top or around 8-10 minutes in the microwave.
Drain the cauliflower and place in a mixing bowl, ensuring there is absolutely no liquid in the bottom of the bowl. Make sure you wipe any additional liquid out with paper toweling or you will end up with mash that is too wet and sloppy.
Using a stick blender, puree the cauliflower until smooth without any lumps. Add the butter, cream cheese (or substitute), egg yolks, alt and pepper and continue to blend until smooth and creamy.
To Assemble
Place the savory meat mixture in the bottom of a medium to large casserole dish. Top with the creamy cauliflower mash and smooth out with a spatula. Use a fork to create a ridge pattern if desired. Dust the top with sweet paprika and parsley flakes if desired.
Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the dish has cooked through and the top has browned slightly.
Notes
Use vegetables of choice in the savory mince such as carrot and peas if they fit in with your way of eating.Vinegar can be switched for red wine or white wine.Ensure the savory meat mixture isn't too wet and is quite thick. You can add 1-2 tablespoons chia powder near the end of cooking the meat mixture for a nutritional boost and to thicken slightly.A small tin of diced tomato (400 gms/ 14 oz) can be used to replace the tomato paste if desired but the tomato taste won't be as pronounced in the dish.