Ultimate Mongolian Beef Dumpling - a recipe you have to try

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

dumpling wrappers

🥗Healthier: whole wheat wrappers

💰Cheaper: potato dough

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while potato dough can be a cost-effective alternative.

Mix ground beef, minced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl until well combined.

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper to the beef mixture and mix thoroughly.

Chop green onions and carrots; fold them into the beef mixture.

Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm and add a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center.

Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold it over, and pinch to seal tightly.

Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling until all are filled.

Prepare a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.

Arrange the dumplings in the steamer, making sure they do not touch each other.

Steam the dumplings over boiling water for about 15-20 minutes until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through.

Serve hot with a side of soy sauce or dipping sauce of choice.

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