Ground Beef Samosas

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Ground Beef Samosas are a baked triangular shaped pastry that is savory and loaded with flavor. They can be served hot or cold as a snack or main dish.

If you're craving more savory beef recipes, then be sure to try making a Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole. For another individual option made in a muffin pan, then try making a batch of Mini BBQ Beef Pies to share with your family.

Looking for a way to transform those leftovers into something new?

Well, I have 2 recommendations for you and that is a hearty Shepherd's Pie or Samosas. I will save the Shepherd's Pie for another day, so today I will chat with you about Samosas.

Samosas are basically fried or baked pastries with a savory filling. I chose to use ground beef for this recipe, but you can use any ground meat (pork, turkey, or chicken) or skip the meat altogether and make it totally vegetarian.

Let's get started!

Ingredients You'll Need

1. Vegetable Oil - Helps to saute the onion and garlic before adding in the ground beef. May also use canola oil or any neutral oil that you prefer.
2. Onion - Any onion that you prefer is fine, but I like to use yellow or white onions.
3. Garlic - Mince the garlic to add a nice aromatic to the samosas.
4. Ginger - Fresh ginger works best, but you can substitute ginger powder if that is all that you have available.
5. Coriander - Use ground coriander spice to add a nice warmth to the recipe.
6. Turmeric - Brings out the flavor of the ginger and gives the recipe a nice subtle flavor.
7. Salt - Keep the recipe for tasting flat and brings out the other ingredient flavors in the dish.
8. Lean Ground Beef - Any ground beef that you prefer is fine, but I enjoy using quality lean ground beef.
9. Water - Added to the filling to help it stick together when cooking.
10. Cilantro - Use freshly chopped cilantro for a hint of freshness.
11. Butter - Helps to make the dough crispy and golden.
12. Phyllo Dough - Wraps the filling to create the samosas and provides a nice flaky crust.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredients and quantities.

Step By Step Instructions

Heat a large skillet with 2 Tablespoons of canola or vegetable oil. Add onion, garlic, ginger, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, and cook, stirring over medium heat for 3 minutes. To the same skillet, add the 1 pound of ground beef and cook until the meat is cooked through (about 5 minutes).

Add ½ cup water and simmer until evaporated (3 to 4 minutes), then stir in cilantro (I also chose to add some left-over peas and carrots...you may also add cooked potatoes).

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a baking sheet or dish. Unroll phyllo dough (thaw completely if frozen) on a dry work surface and in a separate dish melt ½ cup butter.

Remove 1 sheet of phyllo dough and lay it on the work surface with the long side facing you. Brush lightly with melted butter and lay the second sheet of dough on top and brush it with melted butter.

Cut the sheets vertically in half and add a scoop of the ground beef mixture in the bottom right-hand corner of the strip, so that it fills the entire corner.

Fold the corner to the other side to make a triangle and continue folding all the way to the end of the strip, as if folding a flag.

Place on a baking sheet or pan and brush the top with melted butter.

Repeat with the remaining phyllo dough and filling. Bake (375 degrees) until lightly browned (about 15 minutes) and serve.

The flaky, crunchy, crispy dough makes the perfect casing for the warm tender filling and the spices give this dish a kick in the mouth that I am sure you will enjoy.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• May also add 2 serrano peppers or jalapeno peppers to ground beef during cooking with cilantro.
• Feel free to freeze any uncooked samosas in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag.
• May fry in canola or vegetable oil instead of baking.

Recipe

Ground Beef Samosas

LaKita Anderson

Ground Beef Samosas are a baked triangular shaped pastry that is savory and loaded with flavor. They can be served hot or cold as a snack or main dish.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 16 ounces phyllo dough

Instructions

 

• Heat a large skillet with 2 Tablespoons of canola or vegetable oil. Add onion, garlic, ginger, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, and cook, stirring over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Add ½ cup water and simmer until evaporated, about 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in cilantro. I also chose to add some leftover peas and carrots. You may also add cooked potatoes as well.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a baking sheet or dish. Unroll phyllo dough, thaw completely if frozen, on a dry work surface, and in a separate dish melt ½ cup butter.
• Remove 1 sheet of phyllo dough and lay it on the work surface with the long side facing you. Brush lightly with melted butter and lay the second sheet of dough on top and brush it with melted butter.
• Cut the sheets vertically in half and add a scoop of the ground beef mixture in the bottom right-hand corner of the strip, so that it fills the entire corner.
• Fold the corner to the other side to make a triangle and continue folding all the way to the end of the strip, as if folding a flag.
• Place on a baking sheet or pan and brush the top with melted butter.
• Repeat with the remaining phyllo dough and filling. Bake 375 degrees F. until lightly browned, about 15 minutes and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 622mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 389IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 3mg

*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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Original post date 05/01/2013. Updated 11/05/2022.

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