Crispy Spiced Meat Sambusas with Hot Sauce
Golden, flaky pastry triangles stuffed with seasoned ground beef, onion, and warm spices—fried until crispy and served with a tangy dipping sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high, breaking apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in minced onion, ginger-garlic paste, salt, pepper, cumin, and turmeric. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Transfer beef mixture to a plate to cool. Lay one phyllo sheet flat, brush lightly with oil.
Step 4
Place 2 tbsp filling in the corner; fold into a tight triangle, sealing edges with oil. Repeat for remaining sheets.
Step 5
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high to 350°F (test with a pinch of dough—it should sizzle immediately).
Step 6
Fry sambusas 3–4 per batch, 90 seconds per side until deep golden brown. Rest on paper towels.
Step 7
Serve hot with harissa or hot sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- deep skillet or pot for frying
- thermometer (optional)
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