Description
Delicious gluten-free empanadas filled with your choice of savory or sweet fillings, featuring a flaky crust that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 large egg
- 3–5 tbsp ice water
- 1 lb cooked ground beef (or filling of choice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped olives
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Start by making a short pastry from the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and kosher salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and ice water until a cohesive dough forms, then chill for 30–60 minutes.
- Prepare your filling by sautéing onion and garlic, then mix in cooked beef and spices.
- Cool the filling to room temperature before portioning.
- Roll the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 4–5 inch rounds.
- Fill each round with 2–3 tablespoons of filling and seal with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use a light dusting of gluten-free flour when rolling the dough to avoid sticking. For extra crispness, finish in an air fryer for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg