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Ground Beef and Dumplings

Delicious Ground Beef and Dumplings: Easy Recipes for All Tastes

This recipe for ground beef and dumplings offers a comforting meal that satisfies all tastes. It's versatile and easy to make.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 3 hours
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 11 dumplings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese, Mongolian, Russian
Calories: 441

Ingredients
  

Dumpling Dough
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour 625g
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup water
Beef Filling
  • 2 lbs ground beef 1kg
  • ¼ cup minced yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic grated
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed optional
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro finely chopped, optional
Serving Options
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter for serving Russian pelmeni
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving Russian pelmeni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for Chinese potstickers
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • dough hook attachment
  • rolling pin
  • Cookie Cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Steamer pot
  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl with dough hook attachment, mix together flour, salt, egg, and milk on low speed. Once mostly combined, add half of the water.
  2. Knead the dough until an elastic ball forms, about 5-7 minutes, adding remaining water as needed. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for up to 1 hour.
Beef Filling
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add beef, garlic, and onion. Stir in salt, garlic powder, and coriander seed (if using), then add water. Mix everything well.
Dumpling Assembly
  1. Knead the dough and cut a piece of it. Roll it into a thin circle on a floured surface using a rolling pin.
  2. Using a 2.5-inch round cookie cutter, cut out round dough wraps.
  3. Place about ½ tablespoon of beef filling on each round. Pinch the edges together to create the desired shape.
  4. Place the dumplings on a baking sheet lined with floured wax/parchment paper or silicone mat. Freeze for at least 3 hours or until completely frozen, then transfer to freezer bags.
Cooking Methods
  1. Boiled Russian pelmeni: In a large pot, add water, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Add dumplings and cook for 10-15 minutes or until they float to the top and are cooked through. Serve with butter and sour cream.
  2. Steamed Mongolian buuz: In a large steamer pot, bring water to a boil. Lightly spray non-stick spray on steamer baskets and arrange dumplings in one layer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.
  3. Pan-fried Chinese potstickers: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add dumplings and sear for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Add ¼ cup of water, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 21gFat: 18gSodium: 919mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Personalize your dumplings by using different meats, adjusting seasonings, or adding chopped vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.

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