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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

Sometimes you simply crave the familiar taste of beef empanadas. Thankfully, with our straightforward low carb beef empanadas, you can enjoy the tasty taste of empanadas, all while maintaining your low-carb lifestyle! After you make this straightforward recipe for low carb beef empanadas with a few ingredients, you’ll always want more.

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Transfer seeds to a plate or cutting board.
  3. Roll a rolling pin over warm seeds until they are crushed and turn to a powder.
  4. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Place mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway.
  8. Stir in the almond flour.
  9. Add the egg and mix well.
  10. Using your hands, continue to roll the dough until it becomes sticky and smooth.
  11. Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of parchment paper until about ⅛ of an inch thick.
  12. Cut out circles about 5 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter or a wine glass.
  13. Continue rolling out dough and cutting circles until all dough is used. Place all circles on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  14. Spoon beef mixture onto each circle, but only on one half. Fold each dough circle over and press edges closed.
  15. Bake empanadas for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  16. Enjoy!