Beef, Chicken or Veggie Samosas: Which Filling to Choose?
Beef, chicken and spicy potato veggie samosas compared: filling, heat, who each suits and how to cook them, from RNK Foods in Artesia, Southern California.
Which samosa filling should you choose?
Pick beef for a rich, savory samosa with a green chili kick, chicken for the mildest filling that children and cautious eaters enjoy, and spicy potato veggie for the most heat and a meat-free option. All three come from RNK Foods in Artesia, are sold in packs of 20, and ship frozen across Southern California, so many families simply keep two or three kinds in the freezer.
RNK Foods is the frozen-food line of the family behind the Ribs 'n' Kabobs restaurant in Artesia, CA: hand-made, flash-frozen, 100% Zabiha Halal seekh kabobs and samosas, sold online with delivery across Southern California. The samosa recipes date from 1999, and every one is hand-folded in a thin pastry shell before it goes into the freezer. Below, we walk through what is inside each one, how hot it is, who it suits and how to cook it.
What is inside each samosa?
Beef Samosas
The Beef Samosas are filled with 100% Zabiha halal ground beef, seasoned with fresh herbs, green chilies, onions, garlic, ginger and the family's blend of traditional spices. The pastry is thin and crisp, and the filling is savory and spiced all the way through. If you grew up with meat samosas next to a cup of chai, this is the one that tastes like home.
Chicken Samosas
The Chicken Samosas use tender ground halal chicken blended with onions, fresh cilantro, garlic, ginger and a signature mix of traditional spices. The filling is described on the pack as savory with a mild spice, so it reads lighter than the beef. The cilantro comes through clearly. They are hand-folded by Momma's hands and frozen right away to keep that home-style flavor.
Spicy Potato Veggie Samosas
The Spicy Potato Veggie Samosas are filled with smashed potatoes seasoned with aromatic spices and wrapped by hand in a light, crispy pastry shell. They have the boldest heat of the three, balanced by the soft potato and the crunch of the shell. There is no meat in the filling.
How do the three samosas compare?
| Beef | Chicken | Spicy Potato Veggie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filling | Zabiha halal ground beef, green chilies, herbs, onion, garlic, ginger | Zabiha halal ground chicken, onion, cilantro, garlic, ginger | Smashed potatoes with aromatic spices |
| Heat | Savory, with a green chili kick | Mildest, savory and mildly spicy | Spiciest, bold and warm |
| Texture | Crisp shell, rich spiced meat | Thin crispy skin, tender filling | Light crispy shell, soft potato |
| Deep fry from frozen | 6 to 8 minutes, turning | 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes | 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes |
| Other method | Oven 400°F, 15 to 18 minutes | Air fryer 380°F, 12 to 15 minutes | Air fryer 390°F, 14 to 16 minutes |
| Pack size | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Who does each filling suit?
Think about who is eating rather than which one sounds best on paper.
- Beef suits adults who like a full, meaty bite, and anyone who wants samosas to stand up next to chutney and chai. It is the one to choose when samosas are the main snack.
- Chicken suits children, older relatives who prefer gentle food, and guests trying samosas for the first time. It is also the safest pick when you do not know the crowd.
- Spicy potato veggie suits vegetarian guests and anyone who skips meat, plus the friends who always ask for something hotter. Pair it with plain yogurt or raita so the heat stays friendly.
Which samosa is best for kids?
Chicken, in most homes. The filling is mild and the flavor is familiar, with onion and cilantro rather than a strong chili hit. Some children happily eat the beef too. The spicy potato samosa is usually one for the grown-ups.
How do you cook each filling from frozen?
Never thaw any of them. A thawed shell soaks up moisture and oil and turns soggy. Cook straight from the freezer, in a single layer, and let the oil come back to heat between batches.
- Beef: deep fry in medium-hot oil for 6 to 8 minutes, turning now and then, or bake on a baking sheet in a 400°F oven for 15 to 18 minutes.
- Chicken: deep fry in oil preheated to 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes until golden, or brush with oil and air fry at 380°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Spicy potato veggie: deep fry at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes, or air fry at 390°F for 14 to 16 minutes, flipping halfway.
Across the range, a simple guide is 350°F oil for 5 to 8 minutes, a 400°F oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or an air fryer at 380 to 390°F for 12 to 16 minutes. Our full guide on how to cook frozen samosas so they stay crispy covers each method step by step. Keep the packs frozen until you cook them; the chicken pack is best stored at 0°F or lower.
What about a mixed tray for a party?
For most parties, the answer is all three. A mixed tray means there is a meat option, a mild option and a vegetarian option on the same plate, and nobody has to ask what is safe for them.
A simple way to set it up: bake the beef and fry or air fry the other two, then arrange them in three rows on one large platter with a small card for each filling. Put green chutney next to the beef, tamarind chutney next to the potato, and yogurt in the middle for anyone who finds the veggie samosas too hot. If you cook in batches, start with the oven tray, since it frees up your hands for the fryer.
As a rule of thumb, lean toward chicken when there are lots of children, and toward beef and veggie when the crowd is mostly adults who like spice. Our party planning guide on samosas and kabobs per guest helps you turn a guest count into a number of packs.
Are all three samosas halal?
Yes. The beef and chicken samosas are made with 100% Zabiha halal meat, and all three come out of the same kitchen as the Ribs 'n' Kabobs restaurant, which is certified by the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America (HFSAA). There is no pork and no alcohol on site. The restaurant has been family-owned in Artesia since 2014, and the samosa recipes go back to 1999.
Where can you buy them in Southern California?
All three samosas are sold online and ship frozen in insulated packaging to California ZIP codes starting 900 to 935, which covers Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial and Ventura counties. The free-shipping threshold is on the shipping policy page. You can also pick up your order at Ribs 'n' Kabobs, 18925 Norwalk Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701, an easy drive from Cerritos, Norwalk, Buena Park and Long Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which RNK Foods samosa is the mildest?
The chicken samosa is the mildest of the three. Its filling is ground halal chicken with onions, fresh cilantro, garlic, ginger and traditional spices, described as savory and mildly spicy. That makes it the usual pick for children and for guests who prefer gentle heat. It is hand-folded and frozen in the Ribs 'n' Kabobs kitchen in Artesia, CA.
Is the veggie samosa vegetarian?
The Spicy Potato Veggie Samosa from RNK Foods has a meat-free filling of smashed potatoes seasoned with aromatic spices, wrapped by hand in a light pastry shell. It is the samosa to set out for guests who skip meat. If someone at your table follows a strict diet, check the full ingredient list on the product page before the party.
Which samosa has the most spice?
The Spicy Potato Veggie Samosa carries the most heat, with a bold, warm spice in the smashed potato filling. The beef samosa is seasoned with green chilies, ginger, garlic and a traditional spice blend, so it has a fuller savory kick. The chicken samosa is the gentlest. All three are made from scratch by RNK Foods in Artesia.
Do all three samosas cook the same way?
Very nearly. All three RNK Foods samosas cook straight from frozen, with no thawing. Deep frying at 350°F takes 5 to 8 minutes depending on the filling. The oven at 400°F takes 15 to 18 minutes, and the air fryer at 380 to 390°F takes 12 to 16 minutes. Cook in a single layer and heat until the filling is steaming hot.
How many samosas are in each pack?
Every RNK Foods samosa pack holds 20 samosas, whether you choose beef, chicken or spicy potato veggie. Packs ship frozen in insulated packaging across Southern California, to ZIP codes starting 900 to 935, or you can pick them up at the Ribs 'n' Kabobs restaurant in Artesia. Mixing fillings in one order is the easy way to cover every guest.
Taste It at Home
Hand-made, flash-frozen, 100% Zabiha Halal seekh kabobs and samosas, delivered across Southern California or picked up at the restaurant.
Ribs 'n' Kabobs, 18925 Norwalk Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701