Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Sambusas with Tangy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

Crispy baked sambusas filled with a savory blend of spiced ground beef and onions, paired with a refreshing yogurt and lemon dipping sauce. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs lean ground beef, olive oil, minced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp berbere spice blend
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 12 sheets samosa or spring roll wrappers
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1 clove minced garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup minced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons berbere spice blend, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up meat, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Step 4: Lay out 12 samosa or spring roll wrappers on a clean surface. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the beef filling at one end of each wrapper.
5. Step 5: Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle, continuing to fold in a triangular pattern until sealed; use a little water to seal edges.
6. Step 6: Arrange sambusas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
7. Step 7: Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, and 1 clove minced garlic until smooth.
8. Step 8: Serve warm sambusas with the tangy yogurt dipping sauce.