Pastel de Carne/Queijo Low-Carb (Massa de Queijo)
Low-Carb Savory Pastry (Cheese Dough) with Beef/Cheese Filling
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request a cheese-based dough (often mozzarella and cream cheese) or an almond flour dough. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A crispy, savory pastry made with a cheese-based dough, deep-fried or baked, filled with seasoned ground beef, a blend of cheeses, or hearts of palm. The traditional flour dough is replaced with a low-carb alternative for keto adherence.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, egg, onions, garlic, spices (paprika, cumin), hearts of palm (optional), cooking oil (e.g., avocado oil or lard) for frying.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request a cheese-based dough (often mozzarella and cream cheese) or an almond flour dough. Confirm no sugar in the filling and ensure it's cooked in appropriate keto-friendly oil.
Watch out for
Potential use of high-carb flours if not specified as keto, hidden sugars in beef seasoning, or traditional deep-frying oils that might not be keto-friendly.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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