Crispy Sambusa with Spiced Beef & Lentils
Golden-fried Ethiopian hand pies stuffed with seasoned ground beef, lentils, and warming spices. A crunchy, savory bite that's faster than takeout and twice as addictive.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook lentils in simmering water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add minced onion and ginger to the beef. Stir until fragrant, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Stir in berbere and cooked lentils. Cook 1 minute to marry flavors, then cool slightly.
Step 5
Spoon 1 tbsp filling into the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold into a triangle, then fold corners together to seal.
Step 6
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry sambusan in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- deep skillet or Dutch oven
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- slotted spoon
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