This homemade empanada seasoning is not only used for spicing up Argentine meat empanada filling but many other dishes that need a flavour and spicy boost.
It is surprising how many store-bought seasonings have wheat flour added to bulk up the mixture and keep it dry. Making your own blend is easy, cheaper and gluten-free safe.
Homade Gluten-Free Empanada Seasoning
This authentic empanada seasoning is guaranteed to add a kick to your meat empanada filling. If you like it spicy, add some extra chilli flakes.
Equipment
- Sterilised glass jar
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sweet paprika
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Ají (cayenne pepper flakes) or chilli flakes
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tbsp salt
- ½ tbsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix all the dried herbs, spices and salt together using a whisk.
- Transfer the empanada seasoning to a sterilised glass jar.
Notes
- Keeps for 6 months in a glass jar away from direct sunlight
TIP
Add this seasoning to other dishes besides meat empanadas:- Chilli con Carne
- Bolognaise sauce.
- BBQ chicken or steaks
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The picture had cumin, but there is no cumin in the ingredients. Is it supposed to have cumin?
Thank you Keri for pointing this out. It was a admin error which has now been corrected. The same recipe for the blend is also on the meat empanada recipe which is fortunately corrrect. Enjoy the recipes!
Is this recipe for one pound of ground beef?
Thank you!
Hi Joanie! The recipe on this post starts off making 200ml of seasoning which would season 10 pounds of ground beef. If you would like to make one portion at a time, please head to the Empanada recipe https://funwithoutgluten.com/gluten-free-meat-empanadas-from-argentina/ which gives the ingredient amounts for 1 pound. Unfortunately, I do not have imperial measurements on my website, but to give an idea 1 pound = 450g. I hope that helps.