Enjoy all your favorite keto empanada flavors in an easy cheese roll-up! This is a simple grab-and-go lunch or snack.
Course lunch, Main Course
Keyword keto empanada
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8roll ups
Calories 275kcal
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
2cupsFiesta or taco blend shredded cheese
1/2poundGround Beef
1mediumTurnip diced
1/3cupMatchstick Carrots
1/3medium Onion chopped
2tspMinced Garlic
1tspChili Powder
1tspCumin
1pinchCinnamon
Cayenne Pepper to taste
1/4cupBeef Broth
Instructions
Add the ground beef and turnips to a skillet over medium high heat. Saute until the meat is completely browned.
Drain the excess grease, and reduce the heat to medium.
Stir in the onions, carrots, seasoning and broth. Stir to combine.
Continue to simmer until almost all of the liquid is absorbed.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the cheese into 8 evenly sized circles on a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet. Leave some space between each circle of cheese.
Bake for 8 minutes, or until the edges are browned and turning crispy.
Remove the cheese from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Place a layer of the filling down the center of each cheese circle. Carefully roll each circle of cheese up and around the filling.
Allow the cheese to cool and crisp up before serving.
Notes
Calories: 275 Net Carbs: 2 Net Carbs Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.