Beef Samosas with green chutney
By Tisa Jacob
Deliciously seasoned mince beef packeted between a crispy flour envelope. Served with a fresh cilantro mint chutney makes it a pairing out of this world.
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Ingredients
- For the Samosas~
- 2 tbsp oil and an additional 2 cups for frying
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 serranos chopped
- 1 tsp chopped ginger
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 lb ground beef
- salt
- ½ cup frozen peas or a mix of chopped frozen vegetables(carrots/peas/beans)
- 1 lb packet egg roll wrappers( I use these)
- water
- 2 cups oil, or enough needed to fry
- For the Chutney~
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 2-3 sprigs mint, chopped.
- 1-2 serranos or jalapeños.
- 1/2 tsp chopped ginger.
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice.
- good pinch of sugar.
- Salt to taste
Details
Level of difficulty Easy
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
For the samosas~
In large pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil, add onions, chopped peppers, ginger, garlic and saute till softened.
Add spices from cayenne to cumin. Stir for a minute, then add beef.
Brown beef over medium heat. Add salt.
Stir in frozen peas and/or vegetables. Allow to thaw and cook slightly, a minute or two. Take off heat.
Take egg roll wrappers and cut each sheet into two even rectangles (pictures below will help).
Have a bowl of water ready.
Fold over each end to form a triangle. Brush ends of these folds, (that meet down the middle) with water. Seal.
Open shape up like a cone, as shown in picture below, and place one level tablespoon of beef filling in center of the cone. Fold over the top and seal with water. Make sure to seal all edges tightly. Keep aside and repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Heat dutch oven with oil for frying.
Fry over a medium heat all the assembled samosas two to three at a time, turning over once to brown sides evenly. Drain on paper towels.
Serve warm with green chutney
Step 2
For the chutney~
Blend till silky paste forms.
Serve alongside samosas.
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