Beef Samosas

Darrin Marks

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

2 large potatoes, peeled
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ 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 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ 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

Directions

Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in potatoes and peas; cook until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash together, and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf; stir until fragrant and seeds are browned. Add ground beef and onions; cook until beef is browned and crumbly and onions are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in garlic and ginger. Season with salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper. Stir in the mashed potato mixture. Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
Heat 1 quart of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
Mix cilantro and green chile peppers into potato and beef mixture. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each phyllo sheet. Fold sheets into triangles, pressing edges together with moistened fingers.
Lower samosas carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining samosas. Serve warm.

Recipe Tip

Chicken livers can be used instead of beef livers if preferred.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258	Calories
15g	Fat
24g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 21mg	7%
Sodium 346mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g	15%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 307mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.