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Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets

Jo HardingUpdated 29 September 2023★★★★★4.8 (172 ratings)
  • Ready in 35m
  • 7.2 g net carbs
  • 647 kcal
  • Serves 2
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Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)

If you’ve not tried our Keto Hot Pockets yet, you’re in for a treat. These spicy beef hot pockets are packed full of flavour, not too hot but if you’re a chilli lover you can totally up the anti and go chilli mad.

I served these low-carb spicy beef hot pockets to Mr B (my food critic and chief taste tester) and I couldn’t help but chuckle at the big thumbs up, you’re through to the next round wave. He thinks he’s John Torode off Masterchef! LOL!

These keto-friendly hot pockets make a great low carb lunch idea or comfort food dinner, served with a simple side salad.

Step-by-step

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C/ 400 °F (conventional), or 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted). Chop the onion and garlic. Heat the ghee in a non stick or cast iron pan on a medium heat.

  2. Add the onion and fry for 2 minutes until soft. Add the garlic for a further 30 seconds. Add the beef and cook for approximately 5 more minutes until cooked through, breaking the mince up with a spatular until fine.

    Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)

  3. Add the chilli, coconut aminos, sriracha and season to taste. Stir through the spinach, cooking for 1 - 2 minutes until wilted. Turn off the heat and place to one side.

    Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)

  4. Melt the mozzarella in a microwave for about 60 seconds until the mozzarella melts. Add the almond flour and mix to combine to form a dough.

    Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)

  5. Roll between two sheets of greaseproof paper or one sheet and a silicone mat.

    Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)

  6. Place the chilli beef mixture in the centre and fold to seal the dough.

    Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)

  7. Careful prick or slice a few air holes in the top.

    Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)

  8. Place on a greaseproof lined baking tray and bake in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes until golden.

    Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)

  9. Best served fresh - enjoy!

    Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)

  10. The pockets can be frozen for 2 months and then placed in the oven to reheat.

    Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets (low-carb, primal, gluten-free)
Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets

Recipe

Spicy Beef Keto Hot Pockets

★★★★★4.8 (172 ratings)

Spicy beef and spinach wrapped in the easiest grain-free and low-carb dough and baked to perfection.

Hands on
15m
Overall
35m
Servings
2
7.2 g
Net carbs
40.3 g
Protein
49.8 g
Fat
647
kcal
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Ingredients makes 2 servings

  • Filling:
  • Dough:

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C/ 400 °F (conventional), or 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted). Chop the onion and garlic. Heat the ghee in a non stick or cast iron pan on a medium heat.

  2. Add the onion and fry for 2 minutes until soft. Add the garlic for a further 30 seconds. Add the beef and cook for approximately 5 more minutes until cooked through, breaking the mince up with a spatular until fine.

  3. Add the chilli, coconut aminos, sriracha and season to taste. Stir through the spinach, cooking for 1 - 2 minutes until wilted. Turn off the heat and place to one side.

  4. Melt the mozzarella in a microwave for about 60 seconds until the mozzarella melts. Add the almond flour and mix to combine to form a dough.

  5. Roll between two sheets of greaseproof paper or one sheet and a silicone mat.

  6. Place the chilli beef mixture in the centre and fold to seal the dough.

  7. Careful prick or slice a few air holes in the top.

  8. Place on a greaseproof lined baking tray and bake in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes until golden.

  9. Best served fresh - enjoy!

  10. The pockets can be frozen for 2 months and then placed in the oven to reheat.

Nutrition per serving

Carbs 5%Protein 25%Fat 70% of calories

Net carbs
7.2 g
Total carbs
9.8 g
Fiber
2.6 g
Sugars
3.4 g
Protein
40.3 g
Fat
49.8 g
Saturated fat
18.3 g
Calories
647 kcal
Sodium
719 mg · 31.3% RDA
Magnesium
99 mg · 24.8% RDA
Potassium
767 mg · 38.4% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
Per servingNet carbsProteinFatkcal
Onion, brown (yellow), raw1.1 g0.2 g0 g6
Garlic, fresh0.9 g0.2 g0 g4
Ghee0 g0 g2.5 g23
Beef, minced (ground), raw, grass-fed0 g25.8 g30 g381
Peppers, chile (chili), fresh0.4 g0.1 g0 g2
Coconut aminos (substitute to soy sauce)0.2 g0 g0 g1
Sriracha chili sauce, hot sauce0.5 g0 g0 g2
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt0 g0 g0 g0
Pepper, black, spices0.1 g0 g0 g1
Spinach, raw0.2 g0.4 g0.1 g3
Mozzarella cheese (low moisture, for pizza)2.4 g10.1 g8.4 g125
Almond flour (blanched ground almonds, almond meal)1.5 g3.6 g8.8 g98
Total7.2 g40.3 g49.8 g647
  • Gluten free
  • Egg free
  • Pork free
  • Avocado free
  • Coconut free
  • Fish free
  • Shellfish free

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  1. Michelle

    This was an excellent recipe, my partner said it was the best thing i have ever made him! Instead of the oven i put it on parchment paper and then in the airfryer at 400 degrees for about 6-8 minutes and it was golden brown and delicious! Thanks for the recipe, will definitely be making this again!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you Michelle, I'm glad you enjoyed - I really need to get an air-frier! 😊

  2. Kirsten

    Is one serving half of a pocket or a whole? Thanks!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Kirsten, the whole recipe makes one large pocket and one serving is half of a pocket.

  3. Janelle

    What about using coconut wraps

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      I have never used these but maybe someone else can comment?

  4. Michelle Chang

    Hi Martina,
    Mozzarella and almond flour, what an interesting combination! Can't wait to try it.
    I don't have a microwave, can I melt the mozzarella in the oven?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      I think you can but keep in mind you only want to melt it, not bake/crisp it up, so low temperature and/or covering it with a lid should help. You'll need to keep an eye on it. Alternatively, you can melt it on the stove (low heat) while stirring.

      1. Michelle Chang

        Thank you for answering the question.
        Sorry, I didn't realize, this recipe was from Jo.
        Thank you Jo for this great idea. I am going to try it!!

        1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

          No problem at all! We discuss all recipes anyway so I should generally be able to answer 😊

  5. Ilija

    Superb, just had it for lunch from the leftover bolognese sauce.
    Thanks for the recipe, the dough was perfect.

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you for your feedback Ilija!

  6. Francine

    Why is it that my dough doesn't yield as much as the recipe says?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      I'm not sure - are you using the right type of mozzarella? This is the same recipe (the dough): Keto Breakfast Hot Pockets

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