Description
Deliciously golden, flaky gluten-free empanadas filled with savory cumin-kissed beef and sweet raisins, perfect for sharing at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup cold shortening, cubed
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 1 teaspoon psyllium husk or flaxseed meal (optional)
- 1 pound ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup olives, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Vegetable oil (for frying, if applicable)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter and shortening, and mix until resembling coarse crumbs.
- Stir in psyllium husk or flaxseed meal if using.
- Gradually add the ice water, stirring until dough just comes together. Avoid overworking.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet and sauté onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, then ground beef, cooking until no pink remains.
- Mix in spices and cook for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in olives and raisins if using.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut out circles.
- Place filling in each circle, moisten edges, fold, and seal.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, or fry for 3–5 minutes per side.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For vegetarian options, substitute beef with cooked lentils or tofu. Adjust spice levels to personal taste.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg