Description
These delicious beef dumplings are a perfect blend of seasoned ground beef and fresh scallions wrapped in delicate dumpling wrappers. Pan-fried to golden perfection and steamed to juicy tenderness, they make a perfect appetizer or meal. Served with a tangy soy and rice vinegar dipping sauce, these homemade dumplings are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon table salt
Dumplings
- 30 round dumpling wrappers
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons water (for steaming in pan)
Dipping Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Dash of toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Soften Wrappers: Remove dumpling wrappers from the refrigerator and let them stand at room temperature to soften while you prepare the filling.
- Make Filling: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the ground beef, minced ginger, toasted sesame oil, and salt until the mixture is smooth and sticky. Fold in the thinly sliced scallions thoroughly.
- Wrap Dumplings: Set aside a small dish of water. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the beef filling onto the center of a dumpling wrapper. Dip your finger into the water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half and pinch the edges tightly to seal the dumpling. Repeat this process with all the filling and wrappers. Cover the assembled dumplings with a damp paper towel to prevent drying. Freeze them if making ahead.
- Pan Fry: Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat until hot. Place dumplings in a single layer in the pan and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Then, pour in 2 tablespoons of water and cover the pan with a lid to steam the dumplings for another 5 minutes or until cooked through. If your pan can’t fit all the dumplings at once, cook in batches.
- Serve: Remove the lid and transfer the cooked dumplings to serving plates. Mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a dash of toasted sesame oil in a small bowl to create the dipping sauce. Serve the sauce alongside the dumplings.
Notes
- You can freeze uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet, then transfer them to a freezer bag for longer storage. Cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to cooking time.
- Dumpling wrappers are typically found in the refrigerated section of Asian markets or grocery stores.
- Work quickly when assembling to prevent wrappers from drying out.
- If preferred, shrimp or pork can be used instead of beef.
