Curried Beef Samosas with Mango-Papaya Chutney

Name: Curried Beef Samosas with Mango-Papaya Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 firm but ripe large mangoes, peeled, pitted, chopped; 1 large papaya, peeled, seeded, chopped; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons dried currants; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/3 cups finely chopped onion; 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon all purpose flour; 36 wonton wrappers; 1 large egg (beaten to blend); Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Servings: persons

2 firm but ripe large mangoes, peeled, pitted, chopped
1 large papaya, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/3 cups finely chopped onion
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon all purpose flour
36 wonton wrappers
1 large egg (beaten to blend)
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

1
Combine all ingredients except currants in medium saucepan.
2
Simmer until onion is tender and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in currants.
4
Cool.
5
(Can be made 3 days ahead.
6
Chill.)
7
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
9
Add beef and saute until brown, breaking up clumps with back of spoon, about 5 minutes.
10
Add curry powder and flour and saute 2 minutes longer.
11
Transfer beef mixture to colander and drain oil.
12
Cool.
13
Lightly flour baking sheet.
14
Arrange 12 wonton wrappers on work surface.
15
Spoon scant 1 tablespoon filling in center of each.
16
Brush edges with egg.
17
Fold each wrapper diagonally in half, forming triangle.
18
Press edges together to seal.
19
Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
20
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
21
(Can be made 8 hours ahead.
22
Cover; chill.)
23
Add enough vegetable oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 4 inches.
24
Heat to 350F.
25
Working in batches, fry samosas until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
26
Using tongs, transfer samosas to paper towels.
27
Serve samosas with chutney.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 firm but ripe large mangoes, peeled, pitted, chopped, 1 large papaya, peeled, seeded, chopped, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Curried Beef Samosas with Mango-Papaya Chutney falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!