Description
Cheeseburger dumplings combine classic American flavors with delicate Asian dumpling techniques. Juicy beef, melted cheese, and crispy wrappers create a delightful fusion snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) ground beef, preferably 80% fat
- 8 slices American cheese (about 5 ½ oz or 156 g), cut to fit dumplings
- 60 round dumpling wrappers (approximately 3 inches wide)
- 5 to 6 tbsps (74 to 89 mL) vegetable oil, divided
- 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups (296 to 355 mL) water, divided
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 medium scallion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) ketchup
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Roasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, sesame oil, and salt in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant, zesty base.
- Flavor Infusion: Finely dice shallots and scallions, crumble cheese into the sauce, and fold ground beef gently until ingredients are evenly distributed and harmoniously blended.
- Dumpling Assembly: Spread dumpling wrappers on a clean surface, placing a precise portion of beef mixture in the center while maintaining a narrow border; moisten wrapper edges with water and meticulously fold, creating intricate pleats that seal the filling securely.
- Culinary Transformation: Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, arranging dumplings flat-side down without overcrowding; cook until bottoms turn golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Steaming Technique: Pour water into the skillet, cover immediately with a tight lid to steam dumplings for 3-4 minutes, then uncover to crisp the bottoms to a deep golden hue.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer dumplings to a serving plate, optionally garnishing with toasted sesame seeds for enhanced texture and visual appeal; repeat cooking process with remaining dumplings, adding oil as needed.
Notes
- Seal Tightly: Press edges firmly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking, which ensures perfect dumplings every time.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Space dumplings separately in the pan to achieve crispy golden bottoms and even cooking.
- Moisture Control: Keep dumpling wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out while preparing, maintaining flexibility.
- Temperature Tip: Use medium-high heat for optimal browning and crispy texture without burning the delicate dumpling wrapper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 785 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg