Traditional Beef Samosas

Coriander, garam masala, and cumin are just a preview of the many spices that flavor these beef samosas made with wonton wrappers.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 94 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil for frying
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• 1 (6 ounce) package frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeno pepper
• ½ teaspoon chile powder, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

Step 2

Mix in coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, chile powder, and ginger. Add peas and water; bring to boil. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until any remaining liquid evaporates.

Step 3

Stir jalapenos and garam masala into the beef mixture. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice; let cool until safe to handle, at least 15 minutes.

Step 4

Drop about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture onto the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold them over the filling, and seal. Repeat with remaining filling and wonton wrappers.

Step 5

Heat about 1/2 inch oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add samosas in batches; fry until browned, 1 to 2 inches per side.