Recipe Log: Keto Empanadas
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp. coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Filling:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
For the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat the egg and add it to the mixture along with cold water. Stir until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a 4-inch circular cutter to cut out circles of dough. You should be able to get about 10-12 circles.
For the Filling:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion, red and green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts:
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 273
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
- Sodium: 196mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 15g