Best 4 Easy Empanada Samosas Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses! In this article, we embark on a delicious journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect "Easy Empanada Samosas." These crispy and flavorful pockets of joy are a fusion of two beloved cuisines, combining the savory fillings of empanadas with the triangular shape and flaky crust of samosas. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be able to whip up these delightful treats that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends. Get ready to explore the art of creating these culinary masterpieces and embark on a flavor-filled adventure!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BAKED INDIAN SAMOSAS



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This has all the flavor and heartiness of a great samosa without the frying. Although this is an easier, healthier version of the fried samosa, it tastes very authentic. This recipe has the added advantage that you can make ahead and freeze uncooked samosas, simply skip the egg brushing, freeze until you're ready and cook at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm, plain, or with chutney.

Provided by pho1962

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
¼ cup oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons coriander seed
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, finely chopped
½ cup frozen peas
4 prepared pie crusts
2 egg whites, beaten, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a bowl; coarsely mash.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions, coriander seed, curry powder, ginger, salt, turmeric, cumin, allspice, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir tomatoes and peas into onion mixture; pour into mashed potatoes and thoroughly mix. Cool completely.
  • Cut each pie crust into 8 even triangles. Spoon filling onto the wide end of each triangle; fold corners over filling creating a triangular 'hat' shape. Pinch the dough together to form a seal. Brush egg white over each samosa and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until samosas are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 396.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SAMOSAS



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This samosa recipe is one of my family's absolute favorites. These crispy dough pockets are stuffed with potatoes and peas, then air-fried to give them a healthier twist. In India's northern and western regions, samosas are a popular street food. They also make a perfect starter or side dish. -Soniya Saluja, The Belly Rules the Mind

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ghee or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
3/4 cup cold water
5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
6 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: Fennel seed, crushed coriander seeds, caraway seeds or amchur (dried mango powder)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, ghee, salt and caraway seeds until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Gradually stir in enough water to form a firm dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 1 hour., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until just tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. Set aside to cool slightly. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes start to cling to the skillet, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas, ginger, garam masala, cumin seeds and salt; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in optional ingredients as desired. Set aside., Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll 1 piece of dough into a 10x6-in. oval. Cut dough in half. Moisten straight edge with water. Bring 1 corner of half moon up to meet the other corner of the half moon, forming a cone. Pinch seam to seal. Fill with 3-4 tablespoons potato mixture. Moisten curved edge of dough with water; fold over top of filling and and press seam to seal. Gently press the bottom of the samosa to flatten slightly. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Preheat air fryer to 350°. Brush the samosas with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. In batches, arrange in a single layer without touching in the air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

KENYAN BEEF SAMOSAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Kenyan Beef Samosas Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, ground beef, medium red onion, garlic, jalapeño, salt, pepper, ground coriander, cumin, scallions, frozen peas, fresh cilantro, all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, water, flour, canola oil, lime wedge

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Snacks

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 medium red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
4 scallions, diced
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons more
1 tablespoon flour, mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
3 cups canola oil
lime wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef. Use a spatula to break apart the meat and cook for 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until beef is brown and onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, jalapeño, salt, pepper, coriander, cumin, and scallions to the meat. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the peas and cilantro, then cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the meat filling from the heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, olive oil, and water. Use your hand or a spatula to mix together. Once the dough pulls away from sides of the bowl, transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 minutes or until the dough is smooth and soft.
  • Shape dough into a ball and brush with olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and a warm damp tea towel. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Remove tea towel and plastic wrap and roll the dough out into a 10-inch (25-cm) long log. Cut into 10 even sections. Take one section and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a thin circle about 10 inches (25-cm) in diameter. Repeat with the remaining dough. Stack the dough circles as you roll them out, sprinkling a bit of flour between each one and keeping them covered with plastic wrap so they don't dry out.
  • In a greased large pan over high heat, place one of the circles of dough and cook for 10 seconds on each side. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Cut one of the par-cooked dough circles into four quarters. Take one quarter and, with the round side closest to you, fold the bottom half to the right. Use the flour paste to seal the fold. Repeat with the left side, crossing over your previous fold to create a cone like pocket. Fill the pocket with meat filling, then fold the remaining tip of the dough towards you and seal with flour paste. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • In a large, deep pan, heat the canola oil to 350°F (180°C). Once the oil is at the correct temperature, carefully place 4-6 sambusas in the pan. Fry for about 5 minutes, flipping once, until light, golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 1 gram

QUICK AND EASY EMPANADAS



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This is such a simple recipe w/ just a few ingredients I almost always have on hand. It's a quick dinner w/ a green salad. You can double this easily for make ahead lunches.

Provided by startnover

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 empanadas

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can fresh cut corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
2 (16 ounce) cans large refrigerated biscuits (I use buttermilk, and you may only use 1 and 1/2 cans depending on how full you make them)

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef in a frying pan adding the salt and pepper just before done.
  • Let the beef cool.
  • In a large bowl mix the corn, onions, cheese, and salsa, then add the cooled beef mixing carefully so not to break up all the cheese.
  • Roll the biscuits out flat to about 2-1/2 times their size.
  • Place approx 1/3 cup filling on one side of the center of the circle lengthwise.
  • Fold the dough over the filling like a turn over and crimp the edges like a pie crust. Be careful not to tear the dough, and to seal the edges completely or your filling will come out! depending on how much filling is used will determine how many biscuits you will use.
  • Place on slightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 till lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.9, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 1221.9, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fillings: Empanada samosas can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as potatoes, peas, carrots, onions, and meat. You can also add spices, herbs, and cheese to taste.
  • Make sure the filling is cooked through before assembling the samosas: This will help to prevent the samosas from becoming soggy.
  • Use a thin pastry dough: This will help the samosas to cook evenly.
  • Fold the samosas tightly: This will help to prevent the filling from leaking out.
  • Fry the samosas until they are golden brown: This will help to create a crispy outer shell.
  • Serve the samosas with a dipping sauce: This will help to add flavor and moisture to the samosas.

Conclusion:

Empanada samosas are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a variety of fillings and flavors to choose from, there is sure to be an empanada samosa that everyone will enjoy.

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