Spiced Beef Samosas
Golden triangles of crisp pastry hiding a peppery beef-and-pea filling. Indian street food made approachable.
- Total time:
- 50 min
- Servings:
- 8
- Per serving:
- 280 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $1.40
- Difficulty:
- medium
Step-by-step
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet. Brown beef 4 minutes. Add onion, cook 4 more.
Stir in garlic, ginger, chili, and all spices. Cook 1 minute.
Add peas. Cook 2 minutes. Off heat. Stir in cilantro and salt. Cool completely.
Cut each pastry sheet in half lengthwise (rectangle).
Fold the bottom corner over to form a cone. Hold the cone open.
Fill cone with 1.5 tbsp filling. Brush remaining strip with flour paste, fold to seal into a triangle.
Heat oil to 325°F (lower than usual. high heat burns samosas). Fry in batches 4 minutes per side until deep golden.
8 min timer
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tamarind or mint chutney.
Cook's tip
Lower frying temperature (325°F not 350°F) gives even golden color without burning. Seal samosas tightly or filling leaks.
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Reheat in 375°F oven 8 minutes.
Freezer: Freeze unfried. Fry from frozen, add 2 minutes per side.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 14g
- Carbs
- 28g
- Fat
- 13g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sat Fat
- 4g
- Sodium
- 420mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Vegetarian samosas?
Sub beef with diced potatoes and chickpeas. Same spices, same method.
Where do I get samosa pastry?
Indian or African grocers. Spring roll wrappers work well.
Reviews
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
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