Description
Delicious low-carb Keto Tender Beef Bao Buns that are perfect for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a keto-friendly option)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, warm water, and olive oil. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more almond flour.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it into a circle about ¼ inch thick.
- Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges of the dough and pinch them together to seal the bun.
- Place the filled buns on a parchment-lined steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for 15-20 minutes until the buns are cooked through and fluffy.
- Serve warm and enjoy your keto-friendly bao buns!
Notes
- For a spicier filling, add a teaspoon of chili paste or sriracha to the beef mixture.
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground chicken or turkey for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg