Ground Beef
Syrian Beef Sambusak
Ingredients
- 3 cups organic all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup non-GMO neutral oil
- ¾–1 cup warm water
- 1 lb Ground Steak
- 1 organic onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp allspice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cumin
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp organic parsley, chopped
- Pine nuts, optional
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour and salt.
- 2
Work in oil, then enough warm water to create a smooth dough. Rest 20 minutes.
- 3
Brown onion and beef with spices. Stir in parsley and cool completely.
- 4
Roll dough thin and cut into rounds.
- 5
Place beef filling in the center of each round.
- 6
Fold into half-moons and firmly crimp the edges.
- 7
Bake at 400°F approximately 20–25 minutes, until golden.
Butcher's Tip
The filling must be completely cool before you fill the dough — warm filling softens the pastry and makes it hard to seal cleanly.
Used in this recipe
Ground Steak
