Keto Beef Empanadas | Keto Recipe by Ginger's Keto In The UK

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork offers cost savings.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can mimic the texture and add protein.

Melt tallow in a hot plate until ready.

Add chopped shallots and a pinch of salt; sauté until translucent.

Add diced beef steak; season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.

Stir in taco mix, cayenne pepper, and oregano; mix well.

Add diced bell pepper and a light coating of tomato passata; mix again and turn off heat.

Set the filling aside to cool.

Prepare the pastry by mixing grated mozzarella, almond flour, eggs, and baking powder in a microwavable bowl.

Microwave the cheese for 30 seconds to 1 minute until melted, stirring in intervals.

Combine the melted cheese with almond flour, eggs, and baking powder to form a dough.

Divide the dough into portions and roll out on a silicone sheet.

Fill each portion with the beef mixture, fold, and seal the edges.

Arrange on a baking tray and bake until golden brown.

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