Sambusak Filled Beef Pastries

Delight your taste buds with these golden and flaky Sambusak Filled Beef Pastries, a Middle Eastern-inspired treasure perfect for any occasion. Featuring a rich, buttery dough filled with a fragrant mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and a blend of warm spices like cumin, cinnamon, and allspice, these handheld pastries are pure comfort. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch to the filling, while an egg wash gives the pastries their signature glossy finish. With a short preparation time and simple baking process, these savory treats are ideal as appetizers, snacks, or even a light meal. Serve them warm or at room temperature and savor the irresistible combination of crisp pastry and spiced filling. Perfect for entertaining, holiday gatherings, or family dinners, these sambusak are certain to become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt (for the dough)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt (for the filling)
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup pine nuts (optional, toasted)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the softened butter and mix using your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Gradually add the warm water while kneading the dough until it comes together and is smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess fat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onions are soft and fragrant.

Step 5

Season the beef mixture with ground cumin, cinnamon, allspice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to combine. If using pine nuts, stir them in at this time. Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool completely.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round 3-4 inch cutter to cut circles from the dough.

Step 8

Place a heaping teaspoon of the cooled beef filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pinching them together or crimping with a fork.

Step 9

Arrange the sambusak on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden and glossy finish.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1378.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4345.9

Total Fat 300.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 157.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1023.8mg	0%
Sodium 3725.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 127.8g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 247.8mg	0%
Iron 28.8mg	0%
Potassium 2006.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 26.8%