Crispy Indian Beef Samosas
Crispy samosas filled with spiced beef and peas—a perfect snack or appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons shallots minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons green chili peppers chopped
- ½ pound ground chuck
- 4 ounces bacon chopped
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1 16-ounce package phyllo dough
- 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Sauté shallots, garlic, and chili peppers for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Add ground chuck and bacon to the saucepan.
- Cook for 4 minutes, crumbling the meat with a fork.
- Season with salt, black pepper, cumin powder, turmeric, and coriander.
- Stir in the thawed peas.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 330°F and brush the basket with cooking oil.
- Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each phyllo sheet.
- Fold the sheets into triangles, pressing the edges to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake in the Air Fryer for 7 to 8 minutes, working in batches as needed.
- Serve warm, optionally with Indian tomato sauce.
- Enjoy!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice
Pair with a semi-dry Riesling or a chilled mango lassi for a delightful pairing.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 266 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.5 g | Protein: 12.2 g | Fat: 13 g | Fiber: 2.1 g | Sugar: 1.5 g | Salt: 850 mg
