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Keto Empanadas
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Keto Empanadas Recipe

These Keto Empanadas are a low-carb take on a beloved classic — flaky almond-coconut dough filled with savory, well-spiced beef and olives. They bake or air-fry to golden perfection, freeze beautifully, and make a satisfying protein-packed snack or meal.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 empanadas
Course: Appetizer, Main, Snack
Cuisine: Keto, Latin-inspired, Low-Carb
Calories: 266
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dough (12 empanadas)
  • 2 cups 192 g almond flour
  • 2 tbsp 16 g coconut flour
  • ¼ cup 56 g melted butter (or coconut oil/ghee)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 –2 tbsp cold water if needed
Filling
  • 1 lb 450 g ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste optional
  • ¼ cup chopped green olives ≈35 g
  • 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp dried oregano, pinch cayenne (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sauté
  • 1 tbsp vinegar or lime juice salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 tbsp chopped cilantro ¼ cup shredded cheese

Method
 

  1. Make dough: Whisk almond + coconut flour + salt. Stir in melted butter, egg and vinegar. Mix to a soft dough, adding 1 tbsp water if dry. Wrap and chill 20–30 minutes.
  2. Cook filling: Heat oil, sauté onion & pepper 4–5 minutes. Add garlic 30 sec. Add beef, brown, drain excess if needed. Stir in tomato paste, spices, olives and vinegar; simmer 2 minutes. Cool slightly.
  3. Roll & cut: Roll chilled dough on almond-flour-dusted surface to 1/8" thick. Cut 3½–4" discs.
  4. Fill & seal: Place 1.5 tbsp filling on each disc, brush edge with egg, fold, and crimp with fork. Transfer to parchment-lined sheet.
  5. Egg wash & bake: Brush with beaten egg. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 16–20 minutes until golden. Or air-fry at 360°F (180°C) for 8–10 minutes.
  6. Serve: Cool 5 minutes and serve with chimichurri, cilantro-lime crema or low-carb hot sauce.