Filipino-Style Beef Dumplings
A twist on traditional Chinese dumplings, this Filipino version features a flavorful beef and vegetable filling wrapped in a tender dough and served with a side of olive oil.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium Onionfinely chopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 package Pancit noodles Filipino-style noodles
- ●20-24 wrappers Dumpling wrappersavailable at most Asian markets
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oilfor pan-frying
- ●to taste Saltfor seasoning
- ●to taste Black pepperfor seasoning
Instructions
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1. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
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3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent.
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4. Stir in the pancit noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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5. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
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6. Lay a dumpling wrapper on a flat surface and place a tablespoon of the beef mixture in the center of the wrapper.
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7. Dip your finger in water and run it along the edge of the wrapper.
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8. Fold the wrapper into a triangle by bringing the two opposite corners together to form a point.
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9. Press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
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10. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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11. In a large pot or steamer, bring 2-3 inches of water to a boil.
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12. Place the dumplings in the steamer basket and cover the pot with a lid.
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13. Steam the dumplings for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.