Keto Minced Meat Gözleme

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Keto Minced Meat Gözleme is a tasty dish. It is a Turkish-inspired dish that is modified to keto diet as they use the wheat flour and we utilize the almond flour instead. It is prepared in 40 minutes, so it is good for a quick lunch or dinner. This dish contains onions, almond flour, black pepper, eggs, ground beef, olive oil, cream cheese, salt, mozzarella cheese shreds, and paprika. This dish has the mozzarella & cream cheese in it so we have to use the vegan alternatives to make it safe for dairy allergic peoples. We can easily store gözleme, so they are perfect for meal prep.

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STATS:

  • Caloric count: 420 kcal
  • Preparation Duration: 20 minutes
  • Portion size: One gözleme
  • Cook Duration: Twenty minutes
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Course: Main Course, Lunch
  • Diet: Keto
  • Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Rolling pin
  • Microwave-safe vessel
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing vessel
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet
  • Knife

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE KETO DOUGH:

  • Two cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp. cream cheese
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • Two cups almond flour

FOR THE FILLING:

  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 500 g ground beef
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt

TO TOP:

  • – 1 tbsp. unsalted butter

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • We have to utilize the fine almond flour to make the soft dough. We used the almond flour as an alternative of wheat flour.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • Include the mozzarella cheese shreds to bind the dough, and it will provide the stretchiness. We have to shred it fresh for the best results.

BEEF:

  • We have to utilize the beef to make the filling, and it also adds protein to the dish. We would also utilize the good fat-containing beef to make the recipe keto.

OLIVE OIL:

  • It is utilize to cook the filing and it also helps to prevent it to get stick in the pan. It will also balance the rich taste of cheese & meat.

ONIONS:

  • Include some onions to provide a slightly sweet taste & aroma in the dish. We have to add them in moderate quantity because they might add carbs.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Include the oil in pan & heat it on medium setting.
  2. Include the onions and cook for two to three minutes till they get soft.
  3. Put the beef in it and cook till it gets brown and break them with the spatula’s back.
  4. Add the seasonings to the beef and mix, and take off the flame.
  5. Put the cream cheese & mozzarella in the vessel and warm it in the microwave with some intervals in between until it melts.
  6. Include the almond flour & salt in the cheese mixture and leave it to cool.
  7. Then add the egg and knead to form the soft dough.
  8. Now separate the dough into six portions and put each piece among two parchments, then roll them.
  9. Add the mixture to half of the dough portion, then fold the half over the filling & press the edges firmly.
  10. Put the non-stick pan on medium-low flame and cook each gözleme for three to five minutes till it is cooked & golden.
  11. Apply the melted butter and brush it lightly on the cooked gözleme.
  12. Make the portions and serve them with garlic yogurt sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Cucumber and Tomato Salad
  • Turkish Shepherd’s Salad
  • Lemon herb green salad

DIPS AND SAUCES:

  • Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • Tzatziki
  • Low-Carb Garlic Sauce

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Grilled Zucchini
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Sautéed Spinach

SIMPLE SIDES:

  • Sliced Cucumbers
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Lemon Wedges

TIPS:

  • We have to utilize the ground almond flour to make the dough smooth and to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Melt the cheese slowly, or it will make the dough oily.
  • Cook them on a moderate flame, as the almond flour will brown quickly.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Let the gözleme cool properly, then put them in the vessel and store for three to four days.

FREEZER:

  • Cover these gözleme with parchment, then add them to the bag and freeze for two months.

FAQs:

Is this gözleme suitable for a keto diet?

  • Yes, this gözleme is suitable for the keto diet, as we utilize all the keto items in it.

Will we add any other ground meat in it?

  • Yes, we will easily add ground lamb and chicken instead if required.

What to serve with this gözleme?

  • You can serve this gözleme with the grilled zucchini, garlic sauce, sautéed spinach, and cucumber salad.

Will I prepare the dough in advance?

  • Yes, we will prepare the dough in advance and store in the fridge and utilize when required.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 490 kcal

Net carbs: 6 g

Iron: 3.8 mg

Total carbs: 10 g

Vitamin A: 120 mcg

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 280 mg

Protein: 29 g

Sodium: 650 mg

Potassium: 390 mg