Jul 14 2026
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Trio Empanadas Recipe

Inspired by Rubamba Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Gluten free. Yellow cornmeal empanadas filled with chicken breast, seasoned ground beef & Spinach.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Chicken Filling

Beef Filling

Spinach Filling

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine yellow cornmeal, tapioca flour, and salt. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add olive oil and warm water to the dry mixture. Stir until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface (using tapioca flour) until it is smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Rest Dough

    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Chicken Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook Chicken

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.

  2. 6

    Add Chicken and Season

    Add the cooked chicken breast, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.

  3. 7

    Cool Filling

    Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Beef Filling Preparation

  1. 8

    Cook Beef

    In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.

  2. 9

    Add Ground Beef and Season

    Add the ground beef, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked.

  3. 10

    Cool Filling

    Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Spinach Filling Preparation

  1. 11

    Cook Spinach

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.

  2. 12

    Add Spinach and Feta

    Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in feta cheese, salt, and pepper.

  3. 13

    Cool Filling

    Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Assembling and Cooking Empanadas

  1. 14

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 15

    Roll Out Dough

    Divide the rested dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a circle about 5 inches in diameter.

  3. 16

    Add Fillings

    Place a spoonful of each filling (chicken, beef, and spinach) on one half of the dough circle.

  4. 17

    Seal Empanadas

    Fold the dough over to cover the filling and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.

  5. 18

    Bake Empanadas

    Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

  6. 19

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Trio Empanadas!

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