Empanadas de Carne Keto (con masa de queso y almendra)
Keto Colombian Beef Empanadas (Cheese and Almond Dough)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm dough is keto (almond/cheese based, no corn or wheat flour). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
Savory ground beef filling seasoned with traditional Colombian spices (hogao style), encased in a crispy, golden keto-friendly dough made from cheese and almond flour, then pan-fried or baked until golden brown.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, onion, garlic, bell peppers, cumin, achiote, almond flour, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, egg, lard/avocado oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Confirm dough is keto (almond/cheese based, no corn or wheat flour). Confirm filling contains no potato, rice, or plantain. Request appropriate keto-friendly oil for frying.
Watch out for
Onions, bell peppers, tomato paste in filling. Some keto flours have residual carbs. Hidden sugars in seasoning blends.
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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