Keto Empanadas

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

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

For the Dough:

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Beat the egg and add it to the mixture along with cold water. Stir until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thickness.
6. 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:

7. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
8. 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.
9. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
10. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle.
11. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
12. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
13. 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