Beef Samosas
Beef Samosas feature a warmly spiced filling of ground beef, potatoes, and peas wrapped in flaky pastry and fried until crisp and golden. Aromatics like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger create a layered heat balanced by fresh cilantro and green chilies. Serve them hot as a party snack, appetizer, or festive tea-time bite.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Samosas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 8
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in the potatoes and peas; cook until the potatoes are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash them together, and set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and the bay leaf; stir until fragrant and the seeds are browned. Add the ground beef and the onions; cook until the beef is browned and crumbly and the onions are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the garlic and the ginger. Season with salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper. Stir in the mashed potato mixture. Remove from the heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
- 4
Heat 1 quart of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
- 5
Mix the cilantro and green chile peppers into the potato and beef mixture. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each phyllo sheet. Fold the sheets into triangles, pressing the edges together with moistened fingers.
- 6
Lower the 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 the remaining samosas. Serve warm.
- Calories 529.58 kcal High 26%
- Protein 5.11 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 5.04 g 2%
- Total Fat 55.09 g High 71%
- Saturated Fat 8.83 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.06 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 41.65 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.16 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.68 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 94.15 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 5.28 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef Samosas is made with 21 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Cooking Oil, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 529.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Samosas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Cooking Oil, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef Samosas?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 529.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Samosas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Beef Samosas healthy?
- Beef Samosas has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 529.58 calories and 5.11 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.83 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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