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Low Carb Beef Empanadas Recipe
Prep Time
35 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Yield
12
servings
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- ½ cup bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ cup almond flour
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Serving Size
1 empanada
Carbohydrates
4
g
Protein
8.5
g
Fat
9
g
Calories
131
Beef empanadas offer a hearty option for anyone looking to enjoy a savory meal while keeping carbs low. With ground beef, mozzarella cheese, and almond flour in the mix, these empanadas are well-suited for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. At just 4 grams of carbs per serving, they support low-carb eating, which can help some individuals with weight management and metabolic health. Whip up a batch to share with family or enjoy as a satisfying snack.
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the cumin seeds. Toast on stove until seeds turn dark brown and begin to pop, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer seeds to a plate or cutting board.
- Roll a rolling pin over warm seeds until they are crushed and turn to a powder.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, chopped onion, and chopped bell pepper. Cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Then drain excess liquid.
- Add the chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and ground cumin. Stir well and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Add fresh chopped parsley. Then, set aside.
- Place mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway.
- Stir in the almond flour.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Using your hands, continue to roll the dough until it becomes sticky and smooth.
- Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of parchment paper until about ⅛ of an inch thick.
- Cut out circles about 5 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter or a wine glass.
- Continue rolling out dough and cutting circles until all dough is used. Place all circles on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spoon beef mixture onto each circle, but only on one half. Fold each dough circle over and press edges closed.
- Bake empanadas for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Enjoy!
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