Savory Beef Samosas: A Crispy, Homemade Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, peeled
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf, crushed
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 quart oil for deep frying
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes and peas in lightly salted water until tender yet firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash together, then set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf, stirring until fragrant and the seeds are browned. Add ground beef and onions; cook for 5-7 minutes, until beef is browned and crumbly and onions are softened.
3. Stir in garlic and ginger. Season with salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper. Mix in the mashed potato mixture. Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool enough to handle.
4. Heat 1 quart of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat for frying.
5. Incorporate cilantro and green chile peppers into the beef and potato mixture. Place about 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each phyllo sheet. Fold the sheets into triangles, sealing the edges by pressing together with moistened fingers.
6. Carefully lower samosas in batches into the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining samosas and serve warm for the best taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 258 kcal
• Fat Content: 15 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 346 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 21 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g