Best 4 Ethiopian Berbere Beef Sambusas Recipes

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"Ethiopian Berbere Beef Sambusas:" is a vibrant and soul-satisfying dish originating from the rich culinary tapestry of Ethiopia. This enticing appetizer or snack captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of aromatic berbere spice, flavorful beef, and the savory embrace of flaky pastry. Join us on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of creating these delectable bites, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Ethiopia with every bite.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF SAMOSAS



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Beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this savory, spicy recipe. You just can't buy better in the shops.

Provided by sassyangelkiwi Donna-Maree Aus

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large potatoes, peeled
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 bay leaf, crushed
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 pound ground beef
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green chile peppers
1 quart oil for deep frying
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 346 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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

SAMBUSA



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This is a Somali recipe. I learned it by watching my Somali friends around Ramadan and I was able to make my own variation. They are really good and I can't stop eating them. They are served during Ramadan, Weddings, Parties, or just because. Since I am married to a Somalian man, I learned to cook a few things, and there are some of my American dishes he loves as well. For a variation you can substitute shredded beef for ground beef.

Provided by SAFIYOSMOMMY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14 ounce) package spring roll wrappers
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 leek, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 quart oil for frying

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, leek and garlic, and cook, stirring until the onions are transparent. Add ground beef, and cook until about halfway done. Season with cumin, cardamom, salt and pepper. Mix well, and continue cooking until beef has browned.
  • In a small dish or cup, mix together the flour and water to make a thin paste. Using one wrapper at a time, fold into the shape of a cone. Fill the cone with the meat mixture, close the top, and seal with the paste. Repeat until wraps or filling are used up.
  • Heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 170 degrees C) in a deep-fryer or deep heavy pot. There should be enough oil to submerge the wraps. Fry the Sambusa a few at a time until golden brown. Remove carefully to drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 213.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ETHIOPIAN BEEF STEW IN BERBERE SAUCE



Ethiopian Beef Stew in Berbere Sauce image

For a complete Ethiopian feast, make this dish with (other recipes from my book): - Lentils of Doom - Cabbage of Ostracism - Tofu Dorowat (if you like tofu, or are accommodating a vegetarian... chicken otherwise) Making these four dishes together, you can: - Pick up one large white onion and chop it finely. Split it four ways between the dishes. - Pick up one 28-oz can of crushed tomatoes and split it between the Dorowat and Beef Stew Start the beef early, then the dorowat. Then, do the lentils (assuming pre-cooked potatoes) and cabbage. Pick up some Enjera (that amazing yummy bread). Live in Calgary? Pick it up fresh at Amy's Confectionery on 7th between 11AM and 5PM. YUM!

Provided by Rhonda Scheurer

Categories     Stew

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/3 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
14 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 lb beef stew meat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Melt butter on stove top in roasting pan.
  • In the roasting pan, brown the stew meat for about 10 minutes. Add the onion for the last few minutes.
  • Add the ginger, paprika, cayenne, cumin, fenugreek, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and allspice. Mix and cook for about one minute.
  • Add tomatoes and wine.
  • Cover, bring to a "medium" simmer.
  • Place in oven for approximately 2 hours. Add water or broth 1/2 cup at a time if stew is drying out.
  • Stew is done when meat can be easily pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.3, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 70.3, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs to find your perfect combination.
  • Make sure to cook the beef until it is tender and juicy.
  • If you don't have time to make your own berbere spice blend, you can use a store-bought blend.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sambusas, or they will become dry and crispy.
  • Serve the sambusas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tomato sauce, yogurt sauce, or chutney.

Conclusion:

Ethiopian berbere beef sambusas are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With a crispy outer shell and a flavorful beef filling, these sambusas are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting snack, give Ethiopian berbere beef sambusas a try!

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