Beef Wonton Samosas

Name: Beef Wonton Samosas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes; 1 cup chickpeas; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 tsp cumin seed; 1 bay leaf; 2 large onions; 1 lb ground beef; 4 clove garlic; 1 tbsp gingerroot; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp ground cardamom; 2 tbsp cilantro; 1 tbsp green chili pepper; 1 package wonton wrappers (14 ounce); 4 cup oil

Gently simmered beef, chickpeas and wonton wrappers, warmed with cumin and turmeric, a South Asian starter.

2 hr 15 min · Serves 18 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 45 min · Cook 90 min · 135 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
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.
15 min
2
Drain, mash together and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, heat the oil.
3
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.
5 min
4
Mix in garlic and ginger root. Season with black pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon and cardamom.
5
Stir in the mashed potato mixture. Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
60 min
6
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat. Mix cilantro and green chile peppers into the potato and beef mixture.
7
Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each wonton wrapper. Fold into triangles, pressing edges together with moistened fingers.
8
In small batches, fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
3 min