Lebanese Meat Pie

This Keto Lebanese Meat Pie features a flavorful filling of spiced ground beef encased in a low-carb almond flour crust, offering a delightful twist on a traditional favorite. Perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal, these pies are packed with protein and rich in Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 300 grams
• Almond flour - 150 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Allspice - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cheese (optional) - 50 grams, shredded

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Stir in cumin, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Let the filling cool slightly.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour and egg to form a dough. If the dough is too crumbly, add a little water until it holds together.
6. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion between two sheets of parchment paper until about 5 mm thick.
7. Cut circles from the rolled dough, large enough to fit into your pie dish (about 15 cm in diameter).
8. Place one dough circle in the bottom of a greased pie dish. Fill with the meat mixture, adding cheese if desired. Cover with another dough circle and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
9. Repeat with the second pie. Make a few slits on top for steam to escape.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
11. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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