Description
Fusion culinary magic happens with cheeseburger dumplings, blending classic American burger flavors into delicate Asian-style wrappers. Juicy ground beef, melted cheese, and signature burger seasonings create a portable, irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) ground beef, preferably 80% fat
- 8 slices American cheese (about 5 ½ ounces or 156 grams), cut to fit dumplings
Dumpling Components:
- 60 round dumpling wrappers (approximately 3 inches wide)
- 5 to 6 tablespoons (74 to 89 milliliters) vegetable oil, divided
- 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups (296 to 355 milliliters) water, divided
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 medium scallion, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Roasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty sauce by whisking together ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Finely chop shallots, scallions, and crumble the cheese into the seasoned sauce, ensuring even distribution.
- Incorporate ground beef into the mixture, gently folding until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and evenly mixed.
- Lay out dumpling wrappers on a clean work surface, keeping them lightly covered to prevent drying.
- Place a small portion of the beef mixture in the center of each wrapper, leaving a narrow border around the edges.
- Moisten the wrapper edges with water using your fingertip, then carefully fold and pleat the dumplings, pressing firmly to create a tight seal.
- Heat of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Arrange dumplings flat-side down in the pan, ensuring they do not overlap, and cook until the bottoms turn golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully pour of water into the skillet and immediately cover with a tight-fitting lid to steam the dumplings.
- Allow dumplings to steam for 3-4 minutes, then remove the lid and continue cooking until the bottoms become crisp and achieve a deep golden color.
- Transfer cooked dumplings to a serving plate and optionally garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Repeat the cooking process with the remaining dumplings, adding more oil if necessary.
Notes
- Kick off your culinary adventure with these mouthwatering fusion dumplings that blend classic cheeseburger flavors into an irresistible bite-sized treat.
- Mixing ground beef with zesty condiments creates a flavor explosion that transforms traditional dumpling fillings into something extraordinary.
- Prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate for deeper flavor melding, allowing spices and seasonings to intensify throughout the meat mixture.
- Master the folding technique by practicing gentle pleating, ensuring each dumpling is sealed tightly to prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
- Work quickly when assembling dumplings to keep wrappers from drying out, using a damp towel to cover unused wrappers and maintain their flexibility.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg