Paleo Empanada Beef

Discover the ultimate guilt-free comfort food with these Paleo Empanada Beef pockets! Crafted with a grain-free dough made from nutrient-rich coconut flour and tapioca starch, these empanadas are a delicious and wholesome alternative to the traditional recipe. The savory filling boasts the bold flavors of grass-fed ground beef, aromatic garlic, onions, zesty tomato paste, and warming spices like cumin and paprika. A sprinkle of chopped olives and fresh cilantro adds a burst of brightness to every bite. Perfectly golden and crispy from the oven, these paleo-friendly empanadas are ideal for a nutritious snack, appetizer, or meal. Quick to prepare and packed with protein, they’re a satisfying treat that aligns with your clean-eating goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut flour
• 1 cup tapioca starch
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup coconut oil
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped olives
• 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together coconut flour, tapioca starch, coconut oil, egg, and sea salt until a dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth, then wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt some coconut oil and add the chopped onion. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and black pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until well combined.

Step 7

Mix in chopped olives and cilantro, then remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 8

Retrieve the dough from the fridge and roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/8 inch thick.

Step 9

Cut the dough into circles using a 4-inch cutter. Re-roll scraps if necessary.

Step 10

Place a tablespoon of beef filling in the center of each circle, folding the dough over to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges with a fork to seal.

Step 11

Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 12

Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your paleo-friendly empanadas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1234.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3630.7

Total Fat 209.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 140.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 520.6mg	0%
Sodium 1983.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 123.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 259.7mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 2685.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 35.5%