Heart-Healthy Beef Samosas

Delight your taste buds with these guilt-free Heart-Healthy Beef Samosas, a flavorful twist on a beloved classic. Packed with lean ground beef, nutrient-dense peas, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and cardamom, this recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy comfort food without compromising your health. Wrapped in crispy whole-wheat phyllo pastry and baked to golden perfection, these samosas are a lightened-up alternative to their deep-fried counterparts. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party dish, they’re ready in just over an hour and pair beautifully with a dollop of low-fat plain yogurt for a creamy, tangy finish. Whether you're health-conscious or simply craving bold, savory flavors, these oven-baked beef samosas are sure to please!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 250 grams lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 medium potato, boiled and diced
• 100 grams frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 8 sheets whole-wheat phyllo pastry sheets
• 0.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt, for serving

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet, cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until the beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and cardamom. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the spices to blend.

Step 6

Add the diced potato and peas, combining well. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Step 7

On a clean surface, take one phyllo sheet and cut it into three strips lengthwise. Cover the remaining sheets with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

Step 8

Lightly brush the phyllo strip with a small amount of olive oil. Place a tablespoon of the beef filling at the end of each strip and fold into triangles by bringing the bottom corner up to meet the opposite edge. Continue folding, maintaining the triangular shape.

Step 9

Place the samosas on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining filling and phyllo sheets.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the samosas are golden brown and crisp.

Step 11

Allow the samosas to cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm with a side of low-fat plain yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1004.3 grams (1004.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1524

Total Fat 64.20g	82%
Saturated Fat 16.20g	81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 196mg	65%
Sodium 3448mg	150%
Total Carbohydrate 163.30g	59%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 19.80g
Protein 84.80g	170%

Vitamin D 64IU	320%
Calcium 437mg	34%
Iron 15mg	86%
Potassium 2088mg	44%

*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: 36.8%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 41.6%