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Ground Beef and Dumplings

Savory Ground Beef and Dumplings Recipe for Comforting Meals

Enjoy the comforting flavors of ground beef and dumplings in this delicious, versatile recipe perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 11 dumplings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Chinese, Mongolian, Russian
Calories: 441

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup water
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 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 Ingredients
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter for serving, Russian Pelmeni
  • Sour cream for serving, Russian Pelmeni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking, Chinese Potstickers
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce for dipping, Chinese Potstickers
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar for dipping, Chinese Potstickers
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil for dipping, Chinese Potstickers

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • dough hook attachment
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Steamer pot

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl with a dough hook attachment, mix together the flour, salt, egg, and milk on low speed. Once 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 the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for up to 1 hour.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the ground beef, garlic, and onion. Stir in salt, garlic powder, and coriander seed (if using), then add water. Mix well.
Dumpling Assembly
  1. Knead the dough and cut a piece of it. Roll it into a thin circle on a floured surface. Use a 2.5-inch round cookie cutter to cut out round dough wraps.
  2. Place about 1/2 tablespoon of beef filling on each round. Pinch the edges together to seal.
  3. Place the dumplings on a baking sheet lined with floured wax/parchment paper or silicone mat.
  4. Freeze the baking sheet for at least 3 hours, or until dumplings are completely frozen. Transfer to freezer bags and return to freezer.
Cooking Methods
  1. To cook Russian pelmeni, boil water with bay leaves, black peppercorns, and salt. Add dumplings and cook for 10-15 minutes until they float. Serve with butter and sour cream.
  2. For Mongolian buuz, steam dumplings for 15 minutes in a steamer pot. Serve with vegetables or salad.
  3. For Chinese potstickers, heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add dumplings and sear for 2 minutes until golden brown. Add ¼ cup water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until done. Serve with dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with alternative proteins or additional spices for a unique flavor experience.

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