Keto Corn Tamale
Satisfy your tamale cravings without breaking your keto diet with this flavorful Keto Corn Tamale recipe! Carefully crafted to deliver all the comforting flavors you love in a traditional tamale, this low-carb version features a unique dough made with almond flour, coconut flour, and a touch of corn extract to replicate that classic corn taste—all while staying grain- and gluten-free. Filled with a perfectly seasoned ground chicken or beef mixture and wrapped in corn husks (or parchment paper for convenience), these tamales are steamed to perfection, creating a tender, savory treat. Ideal for keto enthusiasts or anyone looking for a guilt-free indulgence, these tamales offer the perfect combination of hearty textures and bold flavors. Quick to prep and packed with cheesy goodness, they're a crowd-pleasing main dish for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Keto tamales never tasted so good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Almond flour
- 0.5 cups Coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon Corn extract
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound Ground chicken or beef
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 12 pieces Corn husks or parchment paper
Instructions
Soak the corn husks in warm water for about 30 minutes or until they are pliable. If using parchment paper as an alternative, cut them into 8x8 inch squares.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken or beef until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Season the meat with chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, corn extract, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. Stir to blend.
Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly, then add it to the bowl along with the eggs, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until a dough forms.
Take a corn husk or a piece of parchment paper and spread about 3 tablespoons of the dough into a rectangle, leaving space around the edges.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat filling in the center of the dough.
Fold the sides of the husk or parchment over the filling, then fold up the bottom and top to form a neat package. Secure it by tying a strip of corn husk or kitchen twine around the tamale.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
Place the tamales in a steamer basket over simmering water. Cover and steam for about 45 minutes, adding more water if necessary to maintain the steam.
Check for doneness by carefully opening one tamale; the dough should be firm and set.
Allow the tamales to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your keto-friendly feast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 231 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 482 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
