Delicious and Flaky Traditional Beef Samosas

This recipe will guide you through the process of making mouthwatering traditional beef samosas at home. These samosas are filled with a flavorful beef filling and wrapped in a crisp and flaky pastry crust. Serve them as a snack or appetizer, and watch them disappear within minutes! All the steps are included in this recipe, from preparing the filling to folding the samosas, and finally, frying them to golden perfection. Try making these traditional beef samosas and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills!

Ingredients

• For the Filling:
• - 1 lb ground beef
• - 1 onion, finely chopped
• - 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• - 1 teaspoon garam masala
• - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• - Salt to taste
• - 2 tablespoons oil
• - 1/4 cup water
• For the Pastry:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 4 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed
• - 1/2 cup water
• - Oil for frying

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.
3. Add all the spices (cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt) to the skillet. Mix well to coat the beef evenly with the spices.
4. Pour water into the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. This will help the flavors to meld together and create a delicious filling.
5. While the filling is simmering, prepare the pastry. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the chilled and cubed butter. Mix with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
6. Gradually add water and knead the dough until it forms a smooth and pliable ball. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
7. After the resting time, divide the dough into small equal-sized balls.
8. Take one dough ball and roll it out into a circle of about 6 inches in diameter. Cut the circle in half.
9. Moisten the straight edge of the semicircle with water to help with sealing.
10. Fold the straight edge over the rounded edge to form a cone, overlapping the moistened edge. Press firmly to seal the cone.
11. Fill the cone with about 1-2 tablespoons of the beef filling. Do not overfill as it may cause the samosas to burst while frying.
12. Moisten the open end of the cone with water and press firmly to seal the samosa, ensuring no filling spills out.
13. Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls and filling.
14. In a deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
15. Carefully slide a few samosas into the hot oil and fry them until golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through to ensure even frying.
16. Remove the fried samosas from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
17. Serve the traditional beef samosas hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce. Enjoy!

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