Low Carb Keto Empanadas

For those on a low-carb keto diet, these Low Carb Keto Empanadas are a tasty and filling way to enjoy the tastes of traditional empanadas. The tasty beef and vegetable filling is wrapped in a tasty dough made of almond and coconut flour. This makes it a great snack or meal choice.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped green olives
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned

Drain excess fat

Add chopped onions, bell peppers, green olives, and minced garlic to the skillet

Cook until vegetables are tender

Season the mixture with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper

Stir well

In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, and baking powder

In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth

Combine the dry and wet ingredients, then add 1/4 cup of water to create a dough-like consistency

Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle on parchment paper

Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture onto each dough circle and fold them in half to form empanadas

Press the edges to seal the empanadas and use a fork to make decorative marks on the edges

Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake in a preheated oven at 375F 190C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown

Serve your low carb keto empanadas hot and enjoy