Name: Pan-Fried Beef Dumplings with Cabbage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ¾ pound ground beef; 3.5 ounces finely chopped cabbage; 2.5 ounces sliced Asian chives (or green onion); 3 Tablespoons water; 2½ Tablespoons soy sauce; 1 Tablespoon rice apple vinegar; 1 Tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste); 40 round dumpling wrappers; 1 teaspoon oil (or any other cooking oil); 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or white distilled vinegar); ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade pan-fried beef dumplings with cabbage. These savory bites boast a crispy exterior that gives way to a tender, juicy filling enriched with fresh Asian chives and ginger. Perfect for any occasion, these dumplings can be served as an appetizer, snack, or main dish. Pair them with a simple soy and vinegar dipping sauce or drizzle with chili oil for an added kick. Whether you choose to enjoy them straight from the frying pan or take advantage of meal prep by freezing some for later, this recipe promises satisfaction with every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

¾ pound ground beef
3.5 ounces finely chopped cabbage
2.5 ounces sliced Asian chives (or green onion)
3 Tablespoons water
2½ Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon rice apple vinegar
1 Tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
40 round dumpling wrappers
1 teaspoon oil (or any other cooking oil)
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or white distilled vinegar)
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Prepare the dumpling sauce by sautéing minced garlic and crushed red pepper in oil. Mix in remaining sauce ingredients and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped cabbage, Asian chives, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, and salt. Stir until well mixed and let rest for 15 minutes.
Assemble dumplings by placing 1 to 1½ tablespoons of filling in each wrapper. Seal edges tightly with water.
Pan-fry dumplings in heated oil until golden brown on the bottom; steam with water until cooked through.
Serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 dumplings (160g)
Calories: 340
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or carrots. For extra flavor, add spices such as garlic powder or crushed red pepper to the filling. To freeze uncooked dumplings, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag.