Pastelillos de Carne Keto (Masa de Almendras)
Keto Meat Turnovers (Almond Flour Dough)
Yes, with a tweak: the dough must be made with almond flour or a similar keto-compliant flour (e.g., fathead dough). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
Savory turnovers filled with seasoned ground beef, encased in a crispy, keto-friendly almond flour dough, and either pan-fried or baked until golden. A delicious, modified version of a classic snack.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, almond flour, mozzarella cheese (for dough), cream cheese (for dough), eggs, garlic, onion, bell peppers, sugar-free tomato paste, cumin, oregano, olive oil for cooking.
How to make it keto
The dough must be made with almond flour or a similar keto-compliant flour (e.g., fathead dough). The meat filling should be free of any potato starch, rice, or other high-carb thickeners.
Watch out for
Traditional pastelillo dough is high in carbs. The meat filling may contain hidden starches or sugar; confirm preparation.
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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