Beef Sambusa

Name: Beef Sambusa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 12 samosa pastry sheets; 2 tbsp flour and water paste

Crispy triangular pastries filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and warm spices.

50 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp fine sea salt
12 samosa pastry sheets
2 tbsp flour and water paste

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of 2 cups vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 cup finely diced yellow onion and cook until translucent.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp fine sea salt, cooking until beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
3

Remove filling from heat and cool completely before assembling.
4

Cut 12 samosa pastry sheets into long strips, place filling at one end, fold into triangles, and seal edges with 2 tbsp flour and water paste.
5

Heat remaining 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F and fry triangles for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Beef Sambusa gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp flour and water paste. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Beef Sambusa keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Beef Sambusa?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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Sambal Hijau sauce

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