Beef Samosas

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 package (15 ounces) filo dough
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• Vegetable oil, for greasing the pan
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.
2. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with vegetable oil.
6. Unfold the filo dough and cut it into squares (about 4 inches each side).
7. Brush each square with melted butter.
8. Place about 2 tablespoons of beef filling in the center of each square.
9. Fold the corners of the filo dough over the filling to form a triangle.
10. Crimp the edges to seal.
11. Brush the samosas with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
12. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
13. Serve hot with dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per samosa
• Fat: 12 grams
• Protein: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy and flaky pastry
• Savory and flavorful beef filling
• Perfect for appetizers or finger food
• Can be served with various dips

User Comments:

• "These samosas were amazing! The pastry was so light and crispy, and the beef filling was so flavorful."
• "I loved the combination of spices in the filling. It had just the right amount of heat."
• "These samosas were the perfect party food. They were easy to make and everyone loved them."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• When folding the filo dough, make sure to seal the edges well to prevent the filling from leaking out.
• If the filo dough becomes dry and brittle, brush it with additional melted butter or water.
• Serve the samosas immediately after baking for the best flavor and texture.