Description
These Chinese Crispy Meat Beef Pies are savory, pan-fried pastries filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, aromatics, and seasonings. The crispy exterior gives way to a juicy, well-seasoned beef filling, making each bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ cup finely shredded cabbage (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Cooking:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for pan frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually stir in the hot water while mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Add oil, knead until smooth, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Combine beef, green onions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, wine, sesame oil, sugar, spices, ginger, garlic, cabbage, and cornstarch. Mix well.
- Assemble the Pies: Divide dough, roll into circles, place filling, seal edges, and flatten. Pan-fry pies until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot.
Notes
- These pies can be frozen before cooking.
- Pork can be used instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
