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Sambousa With Beef Recipe

Warm up chilly nights with these irresistible beef sambousas! This recipe delivers light and moist pastries, perfectly seasoned with lean ground beef, crunchy nuts, and aromatic spices. A fantastic finger food or appetizer, these golden-brown treats are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and even easier to devour!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 155.5 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sambousa With Beef

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How to Make Sambousa With Beef

  1. Finely chop 1 medium onion and 2 cloves garlic. In a large pan, sauté the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add 1/2 cup pine nuts to the pan and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring frequently.
  3. Add 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Stir frequently to prevent clumping.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out store-bought or homemade dough (about 1 pound) to 3mm thickness. Use a 4-inch cookie cutter or a knife to cut out 10cm circles.
  6. Place 1 tablespoon of the beef filling in the center of each circle.
  7. Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape and firmly pinch the edges to seal.
  8. Place sambousas in a baking pan lined with parchment paper and lightly brushed with olive oil.
  9. Whisk 1 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of water and brush gently over each sambousa.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

15g

Carbs

1g

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