Recipes
Southwestern Shepherd's Pie
- Chili Filling Base
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4 slices Bacon
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1 lb. Ground Beef (73/27)
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1/2 medium Green Pepper, diced
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1/2 medium Red Pepper, diced
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1 medium Jalapeno Pepper, diced
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1 tbsp. Chili Powder
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2 tsp. Liquid Smoke (Get it: Amazon)
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1 tsp. Ground Cumin
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1 tsp. Dried Oregano
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3/4 tsp. Onion Powder
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1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
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1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
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1/4 tsp. Instant Coffee (optional)
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Salt and Pepper to taste
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1 cup Rao's Tomato Sauce
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2 large Eggs
- Cheesy Cauliflower Fauxtatoes
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10 oz. Cauliflower, chopped well
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4 tbsp. Chicken Broth
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2 1/2 oz. Cheddar Cheese
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3 tbsp. Butter
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3 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
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2 tbsp. Heavy Cream
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Salt and Pepper to taste
- Add bacon to a large pot over medium heat. Cook through until crispy, removing bacon and keeping excess grease in the pot. Add diced peppers to pot and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 6-8 minutes or until soft.
- Raise heat to medium-high, then add beef, spices (including salt and pepper to taste), and liquid smoke; brown for 5 minutes. Mix tomato sauce in and remove from the heat.
- Pre-heat oven to 375F. Microwave cauliflower with chicken broth for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, season with salt, and blend together well.
- Thoroughly mix 2 eggs into beef mixture. Evenly spread beef mixture into a 9x9 baking dish. Top with the cauliflower mixture and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly browned over the top. Remove, let cool, and serve.
