Meat Pastry Dumplings (samsa Manty)
These delicious meat pastry dumplings, known as Samsa Manty in Kazakh cuisine, are a popular dish filled with savory meat and spices, wrapped in a delicate pastry.
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2-3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 package of ready-made pastry dough
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, onions, potatoes, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika until well combined.
- Roll out the pastry dough and cut it into small circles.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each pastry circle and fold it over to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.
- Place the dumplings on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 55 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking sheet Rolling pin
Tools
Knife Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the meat pastry dumplings with a side of yogurt or sour cream.
Tips & tricks
For a crispy texture, brush the pastry with egg wash before baking.
Cost
$15