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    Home » Food Type » Appetizers

    Mar 9, 2021 · Modified: Jun 6, 2021 by Samara · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Beef Samosas

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    how to roll a samosa

    Let's be honest, beef samosas are the best out of all the different filling combinations you could possibly stuff inside those crispy, deep-fried triangular bites of goodness. You're going to love the filling: ground beef and onions cooked in deliciously tangy pomegranate molasses; my family is obsessed with them and we always fight over the last beef samosa. I always like to use ready-made samosa wrappers, so this is more of a breakdown on how to fill and wrap samosas in the quickest and easiest way possible. I've seen a couple of different ways to wrap them, but over the years this technique is what I found best.

    The beef filling for these samosas is SO simple, and if you make extra, you can have it with rice, hummus, or bread. I always make double and save some to have with another side dish.

    beef samosas on a plate

    Ingredients You'll Need

    • Samosa Wrappers: You'll find these thin sheets of phyllo dough in the frozen section of your local supermarket. They come in different shapes and sizes, and I usually like to use thin long strips because they're the easiest to shape. If you can't find them anywhere, you can use spring roll wrappers instead and cut them into strips.
    • Ground Beef: You'll need ground beef (I like to grind mine myself so I'm in full control of how much fat goes into it) and I prefer a slightly fattier ground beef for samosas just to make sure they don't go dry. You can also use ground lamb instead.
    • Onion: I personally like to use red onions with lamb or beef, but you can use any type of onions you like.
    • Pomegranate molasses: An essential when it comes. to Syrian, Palestinian, and Lebanese cooking. You can find this ingredient at your local Arab market, or you can make your own with just 3 ingredients.
    • 7 Spices: My favorite spice mix to use in almost all my favorite dishes. This mix will defer depending on where you're from, and depending on what brand you buy or whether you make it yourself. Find the mix you like and stick to it.
    • Black Pepper: I like to use freshly ground black pepper.
    • Salt: Add salt to taste.
    • Oil: You'll need any type of oil with a high smoke point. Some options are canola oil, vegetable oil, and frying oil.

    You Will Also Need:

    • Deep frying pan
    • Slotted spoon or frying spatula
    • Paper towels
    the stuffing for beef samosas

    How To Fold A Samosa

    1. Lay your samosa wrapper flat out in front of you, vertically.
    2. Place around a teaspoon and a half, depending on the size of your wrappers, of the beef filling at the end of the wrapper (the end that's closest to you)
    3. Fold the wrapper upwards onto the filling so it forms a triangle shape.
    4. Fold again, keeping it in a triangle shape, and repeat until you reach the end of the wrapper.
    5. Dip your finger into warm water, wet the end of the wrapper, and seal the samosa.
    • how to roll a samosa. Lay the samosa wrapper flat and place the minced meat mixture at the bottom of the wrapper
    • how to roll a samosa step 2. Pull the corner of the samosa wrapper forming a triangle.
    • how to roll a samosa step 3. Continue flipping the samosa diagonally up the wrapper.
    • How to roll a samosa. Using warm water, seal the samosa wrapper

    Tips And Tricks

    • Set up your work station. I find that the samosa-making process goes much smoother and faster when I have all my ingredients and tools set up before I start working on them.
    • Keep the samosa wrappers covered. To make sure they don't dry out and start breaking apart, cover the wrappers with a towel or keep them in an airtight container while you work. This will keep them moist, flexible, and easy to fold.
    • Don't overfill your samosas. You don't want your samosas to bulge up like little balloons or explode when they hit the hot frying oil. So only fill until they're slightly stuffed.
    • Seal samosas with warm water. Have a bowl of warm water to dip your fingers in when you're on the last fold. Wet the end of the samosa wrapper and press it in onto your wrapped samosa. Make sure it's sealed properly so it doesn't unwrap when you start frying.
    • Place the samosas on a paper towel after frying. I never skip this step, because the paper towels absorb any excess oil. This makes sure your samosas stay crispy and fresh, and avoid getting soggy.
    • Serve immediately. These don't usually reheat well, so fry right before serving. You can make them in advance and store them in the fridge overnight, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • minced meat and onions on the stovetop in a nonstick frying pan
    • adding the pomegranate syrup to the minced meat
    • a beef samosa rolled prior to frying
    • fry the samosa in a frying pan
    • frying the beef samosas
    • laying the fried beef samosas on a paper towel and plate

    Can You Freeze Samosas?

    Yes, you can fill, wrap, and freeze beef samosas for up to 3 months. Don't fry them, just place them in layers on top of each other with parchment paper in between each layer. Then seal in an airtight container or freezer bag.

    When you want to serve them, just thaw them out and fry. And that's it!

    beef samosas lined up on a plate

    Other Appetizer Ideas

    • Cilantro Garlic Fried Potatoes (Batata Harra)
    • Crispy Deep Fried Cauliflower Florets
    • Baba Ganoush Without Tahini
    • Middle Eastern Fried Eggplant Salad (Betinjan Meqli)

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    fried ground beef samosas

    Beef Samosas


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    • Author: Samara
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 30 samosas 1x
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    Description

    Beef samosas Syrian-style, flavored with tangy pomegranate molasses folded into perfect triangles and fried until golden brown. This beef samosa appetizer is freezer-friendly and delicious.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 packet samosa pastry (around 30 sheets)
    • 1 lb (500g) lean ground beef
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp 7 spices
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions

    1. Start with the filling by cooking the onions in a tablespoon of olive oil, until soft and translucent. 
    2. Add the beef and spices, stirring frequently until fully cooked. Around 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust the spices to your liking. 
    3. Once the meat has fully cooked, take the mixture off the heat and mix in the pomegranate molasses. Set aside to cool. 
    4. Lay a samosa wrapper flat on your working station, vertically. Add around a teaspoon and a half of beef filling and start folding upwards into a triangle over and over until the wrapper is fully wrapped onto itself. Dip your finger into warm water and seal the samosa well. 
    5. Repeat until you're out of samosa wrappers.
    6. Heat the frying oil in a deep frying pan on the stove. Check if it's ready by placing the back of a wooden spoon in the oil. If it bubbles, then it's hot enough. If not, wait for a bit. 
    7. Place the samosas in without overcrowding the pan and fry while stirring frequently until golden all over. 
    8. Place the cooked ones on a paper towel and serve immediately. 

    Notes

    • Keep the rest of the samosa wrappers covered with a towel while you work. 
    • Use a slotted spoon or frying spatula to stir the samosas in the oil and make sure they cook evenly.
    • Serve immediately. 
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Frying
    • Cuisine: Syrian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 samosa
    • Calories: 170 calories
    • Sugar: 1 g
    • Sodium: 230 mg
    • Fat: 7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 18 g
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Protein: 9 g
    • Cholesterol: 15 mg

    Keywords: samosa, beef samosa, middle eastern appetizers, how to fold a samosa, fried beef samosas, beef samosa triangles

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    About Samara

    Hi! My name is Samara Alkhammach. I’m half Syrian, half Palestinian, with a few other nationalities in the mix. I was born and raised in Kuwait, and currently live in Cairo, Egypt. I have a deep love for yoga, art, the kitchen, and bringing people together through them all.

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    1. Lin says

      July 11, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      Loved these crispy fried appetizers. The minced meat stuffing is really delicious. I made extras and froze half.

      ★★★★★

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      • Lily says

        July 11, 2021 at 4:27 pm

        I am a big freezer-hack type of person. I always big batch things if I can to save time later.

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    2. James says

      May 26, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks for the recipe.

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      • Lily says

        May 30, 2021 at 9:11 am

        Thanks for taking the time to review!

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