Uruguayan Empanadas with Crispy Pastry
A delicious gluten-free Uruguayan empanada recipe with crispy pastry and savory filling.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ● Salt
- ●1 Egg
- ●1 package Crispy Pastry (Homemade or Store-bought)
- ●, to taste Aromatic Spices (Cilantro, Oregano, etc.)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking into small pieces.
- 3
Add onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook until onion is translucent.
- 4
In a small bowl, beat the egg and mix with a tablespoon of water.
- 5
Lay out the crispy pastry and brush the edges with the egg mixture.
- 6
Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture onto one half of the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- 7
Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling and press the edges to seal.
- 8
Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
- 9
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
Serve hot and garnish with aromatic spices.