Sambusa Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Sambusa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) package spring roll wrappers; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs 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 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon water; oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) package spring roll wrappers
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs 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 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
oil (for frying)

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, leek and garlic, and cook, until the onions are tender.
2
Add ground beef, and cook until about halfway done. Season with cumin, cardamom, salt and pepper.
3
Mix well, and continue cooking until beef has browned.
4
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and water to make a thin paste.
5
Using one wrapper at a time, fold into the shape of a cone.
6
Fill the cone with the meat mixture, close the top, and seal with the paste. Repeat until wraps or filling are used up.
7
Pour oil into a deep heavy pot to a depth of two to three inches.
8
Heat to 365-375 degrees.
9
There should be enough oil to submerge the wraps.
10
Fry the sambusas a few at a time until golden brown.
11
Drain on paper towels.
12
Serve while hot.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) package spring roll wrappers, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs ground beef, 1 leek, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sambusa 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.

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