Classic Beef-Filled Samosas
Classic Beef-Filled Samosas feature a warmly spiced minced beef and pea filling scented with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, tucked into crisp wrappers and fried to a golden crunch. Each bite balances gentle heat with bright notes of lemon and jalapeño. Serve these addictive hand pies as a party appetizer, game-day snack, or a festive side at dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Beef-Filled Samosas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 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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- 38
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, the onion, and the garlic; cook until the beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
- 2
Stir in the coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, chile powder, and ginger. Add the peas and water; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until any remaining liquid cooks off.
- 3
Stir the jalapenos and garam masala into the beef mixture. Take off the heat and stir in the lemon juice; let cool until safe to handle, at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture into the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold over the filling, and seal. Repeat with the remaining filling and wonton wrappers.
- 5
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the samosas in batches; fry until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Calories 108.4 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 4.82 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 11.39 g 4%
- Total Fat 3.89 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.57 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 54.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.52 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.41 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 41.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.95 mg Low Source 3%
- 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 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Classic Beef Filled Samosas is made with 16 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Garam Masala, Garlic, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 108.4 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Beef-Filled Samosas made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Garam Masala, Garlic, Green Peas, Ground Beef. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Beef-Filled Samosas?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 108.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Beef-Filled Samosas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Beef-Filled Samosas healthy?
- Classic Beef-Filled Samosas has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 108.4 calories and 4.82 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.57 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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