Samboosa with Beef Filling

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen spring roll wrappers, thawed
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp rich extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp aromatic ground cumin
• 1 tsp warm ground coriander
• ½ tsp fiery cayenne pepper
• ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until golden and aromatic.
4. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until fully browned.
5. Sprinkle cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and black pepper over the beef mixture.
6. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly to toast the spices and release their oils.
7. Remove skillet from heat and stir in fresh parsley until evenly distributed.
8. Transfer filling to a bowl and cool completely to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
9. Place one spring roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you.
10. Spoon 2 tablespoons of cooled beef filling onto the bottom third of the wrapper.
11. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the side corners tightly.
12. Brush the top corner with beaten egg to seal the pastry completely.
13. Roll firmly upward to create a tight cylinder, pressing to seal the egg-washed edge.
14. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling, keeping completed samboosas covered with a damp towel.
15. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F, using a thermometer for accuracy.
16. Fry 3-4 samboosas at a time for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
17. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack over paper towels.