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Beef Wonton Samosas
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 46 Minutes
Servings: 18
These can also be baked at 400F until golden, instead of dealing with all the mess from frying. I found this recipe on another site. I have not tried it out yet, but I look forward to trying it when I get the time! Cooking time includes chill time.
Ingredients:
2 large potatoes, peeled
1 cup chickpeas or 1 cup green peas, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 bay leaf, crushed
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon green chili pepper, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 quart oil (for deep frying, baking is optional)
Directions:
1. Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Stir in potatoes and peas.
3. Cook until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
4. Drain, mash together and set aside.
5. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, heat the oil.
6. Brown cumin seeds and bay leaf.
7. Mix in onions and ground beef.
8. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
9. Mix in garlic and ginger root.
10. Season with black pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon and cardamom.
11. Stir in the mashed potato mixture.
12. Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
13. Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat.
14. Mix cilantro and green chile peppers into the potato and beef mixture.
15. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each wonton wrapper.
16. Fold into triangles, pressing edges together with moistened fingers.
17. In small batches, fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
18. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com