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Gluten Free Beef & Cheese Empanadas

These gluten free empanadas are golden, flaky, and packed with savory flavor in every bite. Perfect for snacking or sharing at your next gathering.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 285 kcal
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Equipment

  • food processor
  • 4-inch round cutter
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 2 1/2 cups Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold Butter
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/3 cup Ice Water

For the Filling

  • 1/2 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cup Diced Onion
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, pulse the gluten free all-purpose flour, salt, and cubed cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Add the egg and ice water, pulsing until a dough ball forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • In a skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until browned. Drain grease, add the cumin and salt, and let cool completely before mixing in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the chilled dough between parchment paper to 1/8 inch thick. Use a 4-inch round cutter to cut out dough circles.
  • Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges tightly with a fork.
  • Place on the baking sheet, lightly brush with an egg wash if desired, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 15g
Keyword beef and cheese, empanadas, gluten-free, gluten-free appetizer
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