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Samboosek is a wonderful appetizer that is traditionally served during the meza portion of the meal. It is traditionally made with phyllo dough or a thin dough pastry. It can either be stuffed with ground meat or cheese. Total Time: 35 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 Level: Easy Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 tbs DedeMed's Seven Spices 6 tbs olive oil 2 cups melted butter 1 package phyllo dough Directions In a preheated pan, on medium heat, add the 3 tbs olive oil and then the onions. Cook for 3-5 minutes then remove from pan into a plate. Add the ground beef to the same pan on medium heat and add 3 tbs olive oil, add 1 tsp salt and and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onions back to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and place mixture into a plate to let cool. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare the phyllo dough by laying out a few layers, start with 3 layers and butter each layer. Cut the layered phyllo into 3 inch strips and place about 2 tbs of the meat filling at the end of each strip. Follow the video instructions on how to fold the phyllo into triangles. Place the samboosek onto a nonstick pan and brush with melted butter. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Let rest of 5 minutes and then serve alone or with yogurt or a Dede’s spicy harrisa sauce.

Samboosek Recipe

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Yield: 4
Level: Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tbs DedeMed's Seven Spices
  • 6 tbs olive oil
  • 2 cups melted butter
  • 1 package phyllo dough
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

In a preheated pan, on medium heat, add the 3 tbs olive oil and then the onions. Cook for 3-5 minutes then remove from pan into a plate. Add the ground beef to the same pan on medium heat and add 3 tbs olive oil, seven spices and add 1 tsp salt and and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onions back to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and place mixture into a plate to let cool. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Prepare the phyllo dough by laying out a few layers, start with 3 layers and butter each layer. Cut the layered phyllo into 3 inch strips and place about 2 tbs of the meat filling at the end of each strip. Follow the video instructions on how to fold the phyllo into triangles. Place the samboosek onto a nonstick pan and brush with melted butter. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Let rest of 5 minutes and then serve alone or with yogurt or a Dede’s spicy harrisa sauce.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tbs DedeMed's Seven Spices
  • 6 tbs olive oil
  • 2 cups melted butter
  • 1 package phyllo dough
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

In a preheated pan, on medium heat, add the 3 tbs olive oil and then the onions. Cook for 3-5 minutes then remove from pan into a plate. Add the ground beef to the same pan on medium heat and add 3 tbs olive oil, seven spices and add 1 tsp salt and and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onions back to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and place mixture into a plate to let cool. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Prepare the phyllo dough by laying out a few layers, start with 3 layers and butter each layer. Cut the layered phyllo into 3 inch strips and place about 2 tbs of the meat filling at the end of each strip. Follow the video instructions on how to fold the phyllo into triangles. Place the samboosek onto a nonstick pan and brush with melted butter. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Let rest of 5 minutes and then serve alone or with yogurt or a Dede’s spicy harrisa sauce.


Samboosek is a wonderful appetizer that is traditionally served during the meza portion of the meal. It is traditionally made with phyllo dough or a thin dough pastry. It can either be stuffed with ground meat or cheese.
it is called phyllo dough and you can get it in the freezer at any supermarket
By: dedemed
I'm sorry, I am Mexican and don't know much about Mediterranean food...what is the white stuff you wrapped it in, and where do you get it? 
By: TheDaisynator
yes you can make them ahead and bake them the day of
By: dedemed
Can I make this and your cheese rolls the day before and cook when ready to serve? I'm looking for superbowl recipes but I have to work that morning.
By: chryscrazy
wonderful, I'm glad you like it, less fat and great taste is a good deal :)
By: dedemed
you made it even better then Saudi people am saudi an my mom make Sambousah with lots of fat...i get full in the second one....
By: BlueNumber77
You guys call it Phyllo, in the UK we call it Filo x
By: supersophie777
this dough is in every supermarket in the freezer section, just ask for it, it is called phyllo dough, all stores carry it :)
By: dedemed
Wow mashalla its very easy recipie ! Love the fact that i dont need to fry it also :) can u plz tell me where can i find this dough in the united state ? is it only in arabic supermarkets ?
By: bintlooda
the recipe will be up on my site this weekend
By: dedemed
habibti i dont have ur spices at the moment but can u please tell me what spices i can use for the meat and the measurments? for some reason i can find it on ur website :( and i want to make them this week :)
By: PRMuslimah77
thanks 
By: silentfades
thanks so much for your support, yes I am Lebanese :)
By: dedemed
yes of course, it is great with spinach :)
By: dedemed
yes of course that is another option
By: dedemed
just want to show how great the food is :)
By: dedemed
yes you can try using vegetable oil instead :)
By: dedemed
it's amazing and worth the calories :)
By: dedemed
well you can try but the wonton wrapper is a bit thicker than phyllo dough so you will have to cook it longer.
By: dedemed
you are so welcome
By: dedemed
This is a great recipe! thanks dede
By: fatrockmedia
Can I use won ton or egg roll wrappers instead of Phyllo dough? Will the results be the same?
By: Rick S.
All that butter... Must be delicious....yum
By: rrrrr5102006
Great :) thank you
By: OrchidSH
can you use something else instead of butter?
By: hana036
"Dede Med, ...queen of the mashed chickpea
spread called hummus."

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