Description
Crispy beef dumplings, also known as potstickers, are a delicious homemade dish with a savory filling and crispy bottom. Perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped green onions (scallions)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped napa cabbage (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 24–30 round dumpling wrappers (store-bought)
- 1/3 cup water (for sealing)
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable)
- 1/2 cup water (for steaming in the pan)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tsp chili crisp or sriracha (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds + sliced scallions (optional)
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix ground beef, scallions, cabbage (if using), garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Fill the wrappers: Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Dip your finger in water and wet the edge of the wrapper.
- Pleat and seal: Fold into a half-moon and pinch closed (pleat if you like). Set on a tray and cover with a towel while you finish.
- Pan-fry: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings flat-side down in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes until bottoms are deep golden brown.
- Steam: Carefully add 1/2 cup water to the pan, then immediately cover with a lid. Steam 5–6 minutes until wrappers look translucent and filling is cooked through.
- Crisp again: Remove the lid and cook 1–2 more minutes to re-crisp the bottoms. Repeat with remaining dumplings, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve: Mix dipping sauce ingredients (if using) and serve dumplings hot—crispy-side up.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor.
- Keep dumplings covered with a towel to prevent drying.
- Adjust spice level in the dipping sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying and Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg