Low Carb Savory Meat Buns
Delight your taste buds with these Low Carb Savory Meat Buns—a perfect fusion of hearty, flavorful fillings and a cheesy almond flour dough. With a tender, golden crust and a savory ground beef filling infused with soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil, this recipe offers a satisfying bite without the carbs. The dough, made from melted mozzarella and cream cheese combined with almond flour, creates a rich, gluten-free base that's perfect for enclosing the spiced beef mixture. These meat buns are baked until perfectly golden, making them ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, meal prep, or even as a party appetizer. Ready in under an hour, they deliver all the comfort you crave with a low-carb twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 200 grams almond flour
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 60 grams cream cheese
- 1 unit egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in soy sauce, ground ginger, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Add the green onions and mix well. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the cheeses are melted and well combined.
Add almond flour, baking powder, and the egg to the cheese mixture. Mix until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is sticky, you can refrigerate it for a few minutes to make it easier to handle.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Take one portion of dough, flatten it into a disc, and place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center.
Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling to seal and form a bun. Place the bun seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough and beef mixture.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Allow the buns to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 287.2 g | 368% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.1 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 4668 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 175.8 g | 352% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2092 mg | 161% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1882 mg | 40% | |
*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.
