Dumplings
These steamed dumplings feature a soft, tender dough wrapped around a savory filling. Perfect for a comforting meal, they are simple to make and even better to share.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add water, stirring until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Finely chop the onion. In a separate bowl, combine ground beef, onion, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix well.
- 3
Divide the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each into a thin circle, about 3 inches across.
- 4
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
- 5
Brush a steamer basket with remaining oil. Arrange dumplings in a single layer, leaving space between them.
- 6
Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes, until the dough is cooked and the filling is hot. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- steamer basket
- rolling pin
- large bowl
- mixing spoon
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.
