Sambusa With Beef Recipe
Minced Beef Sauteed with Olive Oil, fresh Garlic, Red Onions, Parsley, & Jalapeno.
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Ingredients
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Sambusa Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Beef Filling
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 2
Add the Beef
Add the minced beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Season the Filling
Stir in the chopped parsley, diced jalapeno, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 4
Assemble the Sambusa
Take sambusa dough (store-bought or homemade) and place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center. Fold the dough over to form a triangle and seal the edges with water.
- 5
Fry or Bake
Heat oil in a deep pan for frying or preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) if baking. Fry the sambusas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side, or bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
