Meat Sambousek | Saudi Fried Pastries with Spiced Ground Beef

Mix the flour and salt and make a well in the center. Add the olive oil and warm water, then knead into a smooth, elastic dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

Cook the onion in olive oil until lightly browned, then add the crushed garlic. Add the ground beef and cook until it changes color. Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt. Remove from the heat, mix in the parsley, and let the filling cool.

Roll the dough thin and cut out circles with a glass. Add a 5 ml measure of filling to the center of each circle, fold into a half-moon, and press the edges firmly closed with a fork.

Heat plenty of cooking oil over medium heat. Fry the sambousek for 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.