Sambosa Ghousti (Turnovers with ground beef and chickpeas)

Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(47)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 whole turnovers or 24 halves
  • 2tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
  • ½cup finely chopped onion
  • ÂĽpound ground beef
  • â…“cup water
  • 1cup canned or freshly cooked drained chickpeas
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • ½teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1tablespoon ground coriander
  • 12prepared raw won ton skins, available in Chinese markets and specialty shops
  • Oil for deep frying
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)

146 calories; 8 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 4 grams protein; 98 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan and add onion. Cook, stirring, until golden brown. Add meat and cook, breaking up lumps with edge of a heavy metal spoon.

  2. Step 2

    When meat loses raw look, add the water, stirring. Cook, stirring, until most of liquid evaporates.

  3. Step 3

    Spoon meat mixture into a sieve and press to drain off oil.

  4. Step 4

    Put chickpeas in container of a food processor or electric blender and grind as fine as possible. Put ground chickpeas in a mixing bowl and add the meat mixture, salt, pepper, garlic powder and coriander. Blend thoroughly.

  5. Step 5

    Lay out won ton skins, a few at a time, on flat surface. Rub outer rims with water. Spoon equal portions of meat mixture into center of each. Fold over rims to make triangles, pressing with fingers to seal.

  6. Step 6

    Heat oil for deep frying to about 365 degrees. Add turnovers, a few at a time, and cook until golden brown, turning as necessary, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.

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