Chowhound Savory Picadillo Meat Pies Recipe

Total time: 45 minutes

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Chowhound Savory Picadillo Meat Pies Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Chowhound Savory Picadillo Meat Pies Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 157 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 392
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 83mg
Sodium: 365mg
Total Carbohydrates: 29g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 36mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 305mg Vitamin A: 146mcg
Vitamin C: 28mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup very cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), in small cubes
  • 8 tablespoons ice water, plus more if needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 small (or 1/2 large) green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small (or 1/2 large) red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 cup tomato purée
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Crystal
  • 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-filled green olives
  • 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Flour, for dusting the work surface
  • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon warm water

Instructions

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