Description
Gluten-free empanadas made easy Learn pro baking tech for perfect pastry Simple recipe for delicious celiac safe homemade hand pies
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Dough:
- 280 grams gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 113 grams cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup ice cold water
- For the Savory Beef Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 0.25 cup sliced green olives
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
- Beat the egg with ¼ cup of ice water. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour, stirring with a fork until the dough begins to clump together. If it’s too dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Gently knead the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: While the dough chills, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it cool slightly, then stir in the chopped hard-boiled eggs and olives.
- Assemble the Empanadas: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about â…›-inch thickness. Use a round cutter or a bowl to cut out circles about 5-6 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet. You can brush them with an egg wash for extra shine.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and flaky. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Learn how to make delicious and flaky Gluten-Free Empanadas with a savory beef filling. This easy, versatile recipe is perfect for a quick dinner, party appetizer, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 empanadas
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g