Beefwontonsamosas Recipes

BEEF SAMOSAS

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in potatoes and peas. Cook until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash together and set aside.
• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, heat the oil. Brown cumin seeds and bay leaf. Mix in onions and ground beef. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic, fresh ginger root. Season with black pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon and cardamom. Stir in the mashed potato mixture. Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat.
• Mix cilantro and green chile peppers into the potato and beef mixture. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each phyllo sheet. Fold sheets into triangles, pressing edges together with moistened fingers.
• In small batches, fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

TRADITIONAL BEEF SAMOSAS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
• Mix in coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, chile powder, and ginger. Add peas and water; bring to boil. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until any remaining liquid evaporates.
• Stir jalapenos and garam masala into the beef mixture. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice; let cool until safe to handle, at least 15 minutes.
• Drop about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture onto the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold them over the filling, and seal. Repeat with remaining filling and wonton wrappers.
• Heat about 1/2 inch oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add samosas in batches; fry until browned, 1 to 2 inches per side.

BEEF SAMOSA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring some lightly salted water to boil for potatoes.
• Add potatoes and frozen peas.
• Cook until potatoes are tender about 15 minutes.
• Drain, set aside.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Brown cumin seeds and bay leaf.
• Add in onions and ground beef.
• Saute until beef has all been browned and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic, fresh ginger.
• Season with black pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and cardamom.
• Stir in the potato mixture.
• Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
• Remove bay leaves.
• In the meantime, make an egg-wash beating the egg and water in a small bowl.
• Heat oil in a large sauce pan or fryer on high to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Brush both sides of a spring roll wrapper with egg-wash.
• In the corner of the wrapper place about 1 tablespoon of meat and potato mixture.
• Fold wrapper into triangles, (There is usually a diagram on the spring roll wrapper package) pressing edges together making sure edges are sealed.
• Fry until golden brown, in small batches, about 3 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
• Can be eaten cold but taste better warm.
• Use sweet chili sauce, mango chutney or plum sauce for dipping.

BEEF SAMOSAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a pan, brown ground beef over medium heat. While cooking use a spoon to make the pieces of beef as small as possible. Add onion and frozen peas and carrots. Cook 3 minutes.
• Add potatoes. Stir in chili powder, turmeric and garam masala. Pour water over the top and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Roll puff pastry into a 18" x 12 inches rectangle. Cut into 8 even rectangles. Place 2 tablespoons of mixture in the center of each rectangle. Fold one side over the top of the filling and bring it to the other side. Use a fork to press down edges to seal. Brush each samosa with egg wash. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
• Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray or line sheet with parchment paper. Place filled samosas on the prepared sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve hot.

BEEF WONTON SAMOSAS

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Stir in potatoes and peas.
• Cook until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
• Drain, mash together and set aside.
• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, heat the oil.
• Brown cumin seeds and bay leaf.
• Mix in onions and ground beef.
• Cook until beef is evenly brown and onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Mix in garlic and ginger root.
• Season with black pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon and cardamom.
• Stir in the mashed potato mixture.
• Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat.
• Mix cilantro and green chile peppers into the potato and beef mixture.
• Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each wonton wrapper.
• Fold into triangles, pressing edges together with moistened fingers.
• In small batches, fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

BEEF AND VEGETABLE WONTONS

Steps:

• Remove the tough inner core from the cabbage and discard. Mince the leaves. You should have about 1 1/4 cups of cabbage when done.
• Add the cabbage, meat, scallions, carrots, garlic, salt and pepper to a deep bowl. Stir with a fork to mix well.
• Lay 6 wonton wrappers on a counter or cutting board. Fill a small bowl with cold water, and keep it nearby. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the filling into the center of each wrapper. Using your finger, dab the edges of the wrappers with a bit of water. Fold the wrappers in half to form a triangle, and press the edges to seal them closed. Fold the tips of the longer edges together, tucking one underneath. Lay the formed wontons flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
• Fill a skillet with 1 inch of oil. Heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the wontons in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Fry until deep golden on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn, and cook until golden on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

BEEF MOUSSAKA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss the eggplants, potatoes, olive oil, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl, then spread the vegetables on the baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes, tossing the vegetables about halfway through. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, make the Meat Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste, oregano, cinnamon, garlic and ginger; stir quickly to toast spices evenly. Once fragrant, add 1/2 cup water to the pan and stir to combine, scraping up any brown bits. Add the beef to the pan, stirring with a wooden spoon to break it up, and cook until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the wine, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until the meat is fully cooked and the juices are reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley and set aside.
• Make the Bechamel: Put the milk and flour in a small saucepan and whisk until the flour is dissolved. Place the pan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture comes to a boil; continue to whisk until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove from the heat and whisk in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan; set aside.
• Assemble the Moussaka: Spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the eggplants and potatoes in the bottom of the dish, layer the meat sauce evenly over the vegetables, top with the bechamel and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until the top is browned and slightly puffed, 35 to 40 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
• Make-Ahead Tip: The unbaked casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight before baking. The baked casserole can be frozen for up to 2 weeks; cover with foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.

BEEF WELLINGTON FRIED WONTONS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 4-5 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in mushrooms and wine. Cook until mushrooms are tender, 8-10 minutes; add to beef. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper., Place about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Combine egg and water. Moisten wonton edges with egg mixture; fold opposite corners over filling and press to seal. , In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons, a few at a time, until golden brown, 60-90 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm., Freeze option: Place filled wontons on a baking sheet and place in the freezer until they're firm, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge and cook as directed.

SPICY BEEF SAMOSAS

Steps:

• In a big nonstick skillet, saute onion, bell pepper, ground beef, curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in olive oil until lightly browned.
• Add in water; simmer, covered, until meat is cooked through.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• Fold in the chopped boiled egg, raisins, and mint.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Roll out 1 puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to 14x10 inch rectangle.
• Cut pastry with either a fluted dough press or cookie cutter to make eight 3 ½ inch circles.
• Repeat with second sheet of puff pastry.
• While holding 1 circle at a time in your hand, spoon 1 teaspoon of meat mixture into the middle.
• Fold pastry in half and secure the circle by pressing the edges together with a fork to make a seal.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Place samosas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; brush the tops with egg.
• Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until pastry is well puffed and golden.
• Remove from oven, let cool, then serve.