Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowArab · appetizerBeef SambousekBaked beef sambousek with flaky puff pastry and a spiced meat filling, a Middle Eastern appetizer.total50 minprep30 mincook20 minservings20Original recipe on fufuskitchen.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Beef Sambousek to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients20 servingsBack to 20 servings2 tbsp Olive oil1 Small onion, finely diced4 Garlic cloves, minced1 lb Ground Beef1 tbsp Seven SpiceSalt & Pepper to taste1 tbsp Tomato Paste0.5 tbsp Pomegranate molasses0.25 cup Toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts2 tbsp Parsley, chopped2 sheets of puff pastry, cut into 3 or 4 inch discs, thawedEgg wash- 1 egg with 1 tbsp heavy cream or half n half mixedFlaky SaltStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Prepare the beef filling by sauteeing the onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent and fragrant.2Step 2: Add the ground beef to this and season generously with salt, pepper, and 7 spice. Stir and break the ground beef apart into smaller pieces. Cook for a few minutes until completely browned.3Step 3: Add the pomegranate molasses and tomato paste to the beef and mix well. Lastly, fold in the toasted nuts and parsley. Taste and adjust with more seasonings if necessary. Set the beef filling to the side.4Step 4: Roll out the puff pastry sheet a bit thinner and cut into 3 or 4 inch discs with either a round cookie cutter or using a small bowl as your stencil with a knife.5Step 5: In each disc, add a spoonful of the filling in the center. Then, fold over and seal the empanada with your fingers by pressing down at the seams.6Step 6: Repeat this step until either puff pastry or filling is done. Then, using a fork; place indents into the pressed seams to further close the puff pastry dough ensuring it will not open while baking.7Step 7: Brush a thin layer of eggwash onto each puff pastry. Sprinkle each with flaky salt on top. Don't miss this step - it makes a difference in taste!8Step 8: Bake in the preheated 425 F oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.9Step 9: Enjoy these warm! See notes below on storage and freezing details.getsaucepan.com/r/672f6554-7c54-4bc0-8003-f6c2c44f6bf5 · Original: https://www.fufuskitchen.com/beef-sambousek/