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Chastiti Johnson

Gluten-Free Empanadas

allergy-friendly Cuban inspired classic recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 Empanadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Ibs Ground Meat beef
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ½ Onion finely diced
  • Tomato Paste
  • 1 Bell Pepper diced
  • ¼ cup Manzanilla Olives pitted
  • 1 tsp Adobo
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • Arrowroot powder for thickening
  • Water if needed
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Cooking Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet with cooking oil and garlic, on medium heat
  2. Once ground meat is cooked add onion and bell pepper until softened
  3. Add adobo, coriander, cayenne, taco seasoning, salt & pepper, tomato paste, and sliced olives
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the filling to cool
  5. Preheat oven to 350°; remove dough from refrigerator
  6. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough ¼ in thick and cut 5inch circles (repeat until all dough is used)
  7. Layer dough rounds on a plate and cover with a damp towel
  8. Begin filling each dough round with 2 large tablespoons of meat filling
  9. Fold dough with filling into a half-moon and seal edges with a fork, place on a lined baking sheet
  10. Repeat steps 8 & 9 until all rounds have been filled
  11. In a small bowl mix arrowroot and water and brush mixture on each empanada and place empanadas into the oven for 20-30 mins until cooked
  12. Once empanadas have cooked, remove from oven allow to cool, and serve