Learn how to make Homemade Crispy Pakistani-Style Beef Samosas with this easy guide. The blog covers the filling recipe, how to fold them perfectly, and tips for choosing the right samosa sheets. Step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial make it simple to follow.
WHAT IS BEEF SAMOSA?
The Homemade Crispy Pakistani-Style Beef Samosa is a classic Pakistani appetizer recipe that showcases the Pakistan's rich culinary heritage. This golden, deep-fried triangle is filled with a flavorful mix of spiced ground beef, capturing the essence of traditional Pakistani flavors.
One of my favorite Pakistani recipes, these samosas are a beloved companion to a steaming pot of Pakistani Chai during evening gatherings. In many Pakistani households, they are a freezer staple, often stored alongside delicious Shami Kababs. Perfect for unexpected guests and also perfect for your Iftar table during Ramadan. These snacks are always ready to impress in no time.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEEF SAMOSA AND VEGETABLE SAMOSA?
The main difference is the filling: beef samosas are packed with flavorful beef, while vegetable samosas are filled with a mix of vegetables. Each variation also has its own distinct blend of spices and masalas, giving them unique flavors. Check out Chicken Tikka Samosa recipe,
WHAT KIND OF MEAT TO USE FOR BEEF SAMOSA?
Of course, making beef samosas requires finely ground beef as the key ingredient for this delicious recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- Ground beef- Ensure that the ground beef you utilize for this recipe is finely textured and devoid of any large, chunky pieces.
HOW TO MAKE THE FILLING FOR BEEF SAMOSA?
Add little oil let it heat up. Next add whole spices.
Next add Ginger garlic paste.
Add ground beef and make sure your ground beef is not in big chunks.
Add yogurt.
Next add salt and powdered spices.
Place a lid on, and let it cook. Let the ground beef dry up. Now your ground beef is ready.
HOW TO FOLD THE BEEF SAMOSA?
Make the all purpose flour and water mixture.
Get store-bought samosa sheets. Cut the end of the samosa sheets like this.
While folding take out keep the other sheets underneath a damp paper towel.
Take 2 sheets out. You're going to fold each samosa in two sheet for a crispier samosa.
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Deep-fry the samosas.
Take out in a plate.
Enjoy!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH BEEF SAMOSA?
Beef Samosas find their ideal companionship in the form of Green Chutney or the delightful Khaati Meethi Chutney.
HOW TO STORE BEEF SAMOSA?
For the best results, store beef samosas in the freezer before frying. Avoid frying them beforehand. When you're ready to enjoy them, take out the desired amount and fry directly from frozen—no need to thaw, as thawing can make them soggy.
To freeze, arrange the samosas in a single layer inside a ziplock bag, leaving a small ¼ to ½-inch gap between each one. Seal the bag tightly and place it flat in the freezer, ensuring the samosas don’t touch. Freeze for 30 to 60 minutes until they’re firm. Once solid, you can store them more closely together without worrying about them sticking.
TIPS
- Utilize a pair of 2 sheets for every individual samosa.
- Make sure all the water dries up when making the filling.
- Resort to deep frying exclusively for the samosas, refraining from the option of shallow frying.
- Avoid defrosting a frozen samosa prior to the frying process.
- Employ a moistened paper towel to cover the samosa sheets that are currently not being folded.
WHICH SAMOSA SHEETS TO USE?
Over the years, my mother and I have explored various bed sheets, but our search ended when we discovered this one—it’s simply perfect. Below, I’ve shared an image of the bed sheet I wholeheartedly recommend.
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Let's Make Beef Samosas!!!
Homemade Crispy Pakistani-Style Beef Samosa
Ingredients
Beef Filling
- ½ tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 1 lbs ground beef
Whole spices
- ¼ tsp fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp coriander seeds
Powdered spices
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- ⅛ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp red chili powder
- a pinch of Garam Masala powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt or as needed according to your taste
Binding Mixture
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1½ tbsp water
Samosa Assembly
- 20 samosa sheets
Deep-frying
- 6 cups of olive oil
Instructions
Beef Filling
- In a medium size pot, on medium heat, add oil, and let it heat up.
- Add whole spices.
- Now mix that for about 10-15 seconds.
- Add ginger garlic paste.
- Mix that for 20 seconds.
- Now add ground beef and break down the ground beef with a wooden spoon.
- Let it cook until the ground beef changes it color to brown. (this step should take 5-7 minutes.)
- Add yogurt and mix.
- Add salt and powdered spices.
- Mix well and let it cook for 2 minutes.
- Cover with lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until all the water has dried up.
Assemble and Fold
- Make the binding mixture.
- Make sure you use two sheets per samosas.
- Also when you folding two sheets make sure the sheets that are not being use have a damp paper towel over them.
- Follow directions in the video for the folding method.
Frying
- Add 6 cups on olive oil in a wok. let it heat up on medium heat.
- Once it's heated on medium heat.
- Add samosas in and cook them until they are golden-brown on both sides.
- Take them out of the wok.
- Enjoy with some green chutney.
Sandra Brown says
Hi, question, was it supposed to be 1tsp of kosher salt or table salt? I used table salt and it's quite salty even for me.
Sarah Mirza says
I always use kosher salt
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