Best 4 Easy Beef Samosas Recipes

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Samosas are a staple of Indian cuisine, and beef samosas are a delicious and popular variation. These triangular pastries are filled with a spiced mixture of ground beef, vegetables, and herbs, and then fried or baked until golden brown. The result is a crispy, flavorful snack or appetizer that is perfect for any occasion.

This article features three different recipes for beef samosas, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is for a classic beef samosa, made with a traditional blend of spices and vegetables. The second recipe is for a spicy beef samosa, which adds a kick of heat with the addition of chili peppers. The third recipe is for a keema samosa, which uses ground lamb instead of beef.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available at most grocery stores. With just a little bit of time and effort, you can enjoy delicious, homemade beef samosas that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRADITIONAL BEEF SAMOSAS



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Samosas filled with a delicious combination of spices.

Provided by CaraMeg

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon chile powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 (6 ounce) package frozen peas
½ cup water
1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Mix in coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, chile powder, and ginger. Add peas and water; bring to boil. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until any remaining liquid evaporates.
  • Stir jalapenos and garam masala into the beef mixture. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice; let cool until safe to handle, at least 15 minutes.
  • Drop about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture onto the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold them over the filling, and seal. Repeat with remaining filling and wonton wrappers.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add samosas in batches; fry until browned, 1 to 2 inches per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 153.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

KENYAN BEEF SAMOSAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Kenyan Beef Samosas Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, ground beef, medium red onion, garlic, jalapeño, salt, pepper, ground coriander, cumin, scallions, frozen peas, fresh cilantro, all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, water, flour, canola oil, lime wedge

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Snacks

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 medium red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
4 scallions, diced
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons more
1 tablespoon flour, mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
3 cups canola oil
lime wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef. Use a spatula to break apart the meat and cook for 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until beef is brown and onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, jalapeño, salt, pepper, coriander, cumin, and scallions to the meat. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the peas and cilantro, then cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the meat filling from the heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, olive oil, and water. Use your hand or a spatula to mix together. Once the dough pulls away from sides of the bowl, transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 minutes or until the dough is smooth and soft.
  • Shape dough into a ball and brush with olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and a warm damp tea towel. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Remove tea towel and plastic wrap and roll the dough out into a 10-inch (25-cm) long log. Cut into 10 even sections. Take one section and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a thin circle about 10 inches (25-cm) in diameter. Repeat with the remaining dough. Stack the dough circles as you roll them out, sprinkling a bit of flour between each one and keeping them covered with plastic wrap so they don't dry out.
  • In a greased large pan over high heat, place one of the circles of dough and cook for 10 seconds on each side. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Cut one of the par-cooked dough circles into four quarters. Take one quarter and, with the round side closest to you, fold the bottom half to the right. Use the flour paste to seal the fold. Repeat with the left side, crossing over your previous fold to create a cone like pocket. Fill the pocket with meat filling, then fold the remaining tip of the dough towards you and seal with flour paste. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • In a large, deep pan, heat the canola oil to 350°F (180°C). Once the oil is at the correct temperature, carefully place 4-6 sambusas in the pan. Fry for about 5 minutes, flipping once, until light, golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 1 gram

SAMOSAS



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This samosa recipe is one of my family's absolute favorites. These crispy dough pockets are stuffed with potatoes and peas, then air-fried to give them a healthier twist. In India's northern and western regions, samosas are a popular street food. They also make a perfect starter or side dish. -Soniya Saluja, The Belly Rules the Mind

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ghee or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
3/4 cup cold water
5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
6 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: Fennel seed, crushed coriander seeds, caraway seeds or amchur (dried mango powder)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, ghee, salt and caraway seeds until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Gradually stir in enough water to form a firm dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 1 hour., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until just tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. Set aside to cool slightly. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes start to cling to the skillet, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas, ginger, garam masala, cumin seeds and salt; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in optional ingredients as desired. Set aside., Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll 1 piece of dough into a 10x6-in. oval. Cut dough in half. Moisten straight edge with water. Bring 1 corner of half moon up to meet the other corner of the half moon, forming a cone. Pinch seam to seal. Fill with 3-4 tablespoons potato mixture. Moisten curved edge of dough with water; fold over top of filling and and press seam to seal. Gently press the bottom of the samosa to flatten slightly. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Preheat air fryer to 350°. Brush the samosas with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. In batches, arrange in a single layer without touching in the air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BEEF SAMOSA



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These are easy a little time consuming but worth it. Make a spicy beef packet, great for potluck or finger food snack. Brought them to a get together and everyone enjoyed them told me I could make them again. This is a recipe I got from another site made a few changes to suit what I had on hand.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 50 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 bay leaf
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 quart oil (for deep frying)
2 eggs
1/4 cup cold water
50 egg roll wraps
3/4 cup sweet chili sauce, mango chutney or 3/4 cup plum sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan bring some lightly salted water to boil for potatoes.
  • Add potatoes and frozen peas.
  • Cook until potatoes are tender about 15 minutes.
  • Drain, set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Brown cumin seeds and bay leaf.
  • Add in onions and ground beef.
  • Saute until beef has all been browned and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, fresh ginger.
  • Season with black pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and cardamom.
  • Stir in the potato mixture.
  • Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • In the meantime, make an egg-wash beating the egg and water in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large sauce pan or fryer on high to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Brush both sides of a spring roll wrapper with egg-wash.
  • In the corner of the wrapper place about 1 tablespoon of meat and potato mixture.
  • Fold wrapper into triangles, (There is usually a diagram on the spring roll wrapper package) pressing edges together making sure edges are sealed.
  • Fry until golden brown, in small batches, about 3 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
  • Can be eaten cold but taste better warm.
  • Use sweet chili sauce, mango chutney or plum sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 291, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.9

Tips:

  • For the perfect samosa pastry, use all-purpose flour, salt, and oil. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
  • To make the samosa filling, use ground beef, onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and the spices are fragrant.
  • To assemble the samosas, roll out the dough into thin circles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle and fold the dough over to form a triangle. Crimp the edges to seal.
  • Fry the samosas in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • To bake the samosas, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the samosas on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Conclusion:

Samosas are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of fillings and cooking methods to choose from, there is sure to be a samosa recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a tasty treat, give samosas a try!

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