Crispy Beef Sambousek in 20 Minutes
Flaky phyllo triangles stuffed with spiced ground beef, pan-fried until golden. A Middle Eastern weeknight favorite that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Add diced onion to the pan and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in cumin, cinnamon, pomegranate molasses, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Step 4
Lay one phyllo sheet flat. Brush lightly with olive oil. Place 1 tbsp beef mixture on the lower left corner, then fold into a triangle by folding corner over corner.
Step 5
Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling to make 8 triangles.
Step 6
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry triangles until golden brown and crispy on both sides, 2 minutes per side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- pastry brush
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