{"id":4874,"date":"2026-05-13T18:24:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=4874"},"modified":"2026-05-13T18:24:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:24:57","slug":"cheesy-beef-fathead-pastries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/cheesy-beef-fathead-pastries\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Beef Fathead Pastries"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\u00a0Cheesy Beef Fathead Pastries (Low Carb, Keto &amp; Super Easy)<\/h1>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a <strong>crispy golden pastry stuffed with juicy beef and melted cheese<\/strong>, this recipe is exactly what you need<br \/>\nMade with almond flour fathead dough, it\u2019s low carb, filling, and perfect for meal prep or snacks.<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h1>\n<h2>\u00a0For the Fathead Dough:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup almond flour<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 extra beaten egg (for egg wash)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0For the Beef Filling:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, finely diced<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free)<\/li>\n<li>Salt, black pepper, and a pinch of paprika<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>\u00a0Instructions<\/h1>\n<h2>\u00a0Step 1: Make the Fathead Dough<\/h2>\n<p>In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together.<br \/>\nHeat in short intervals (30 seconds), stirring until smooth and stretchy.<\/p>\n<p>Add the almond flour, baking powder, and 1 egg.<br \/>\nMix until it forms a soft dough ball. Set aside.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Step 2: Prepare the Beef Filling<\/h2>\n<p>In a pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat.<br \/>\nAdd diced onion and garlic, and cook until soft and fragrant.<\/p>\n<p>Drain excess grease, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika.<br \/>\nLet the mixture cool slightly before assembling.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Step 3: Assemble the Pastries<\/h2>\n<p>Divide the dough into 4\u20136 equal pieces.<br \/>\nRoll each piece into a circle.<\/p>\n<p>Add a spoonful of beef filling in the center.<br \/>\nFold the dough over and seal tightly.<\/p>\n<p>Use a fork to crimp the edges for a sealed, bakery-style look.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Step 4: Bake<\/h2>\n<p>Preheat oven to <strong>200\u00b0C (400\u00b0F)<\/strong>.<br \/>\nPlace pastries on a lined baking tray.<\/p>\n<p>Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden shine<br \/>\nBake for <strong>15\u201318 minutes<\/strong> or until golden brown.<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Tips for Best Results<\/h1>\n<p>Brush with egg wash = shiny bakery-style finish<br \/>\nAdd cheddar inside the filling for extra melty flavor<br \/>\nServe with sugar-free ketchup or garlic mayo<br \/>\nFreeze before baking for quick future meals<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Result<\/h1>\n<p>Crispy outside, juicy beef inside, and super cheesy comfort in every bite<br \/>\nPerfect low-carb snack that feels like real bakery food!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Cheesy Beef Fathead Pastries (Low Carb, Keto &amp; Super Easy) If you\u2019re looking for a crispy golden pastry stuffed with&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4875,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4874"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4876,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874\/revisions\/4876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}