Beef Filling Dumplings with Carrot and Cilantro
牛肉馅饺子 · northern cuisine
The original author calls this combination of carrot, beef, and cilantro absolutely amazing. The filling comes together by stirring the beef in one direction until it turns sticky and springy, a classic Chinese technique that keeps the filling juicy.
Carl BrennanDivorced dad of two, learning to cook for real at 47. Kids rate everything out of 10 and honestly it's great feedback. Current specialty: taco night, all versions.Nutrition & allergens
Contains:SesameSoyWheat
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
- Unknown
- Carbs (g)
- Unknown
- Sodium (mg)
- Unknown
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
Techniques you'll use
- Marinating ↗
Season protein ahead with soy, wine, and starch for flavor and texture.
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
Steps
Add the light soy sauce and five-spice powder to the ground beef and stir clockwise for 5 to 10 minutes until the meat turns sticky and springy.
✅ Done when: The beef feels sticky and cohesive, resisting slightly as you stir.
- 2
Step 2
Off heat
Finely dice the onion and ginger, mix them with the sesame oil, and set aside.
✅ Done when: The onion and ginger are evenly minced and coated in sesame oil.
Shred the carrots. Heat a little oil in a pan and stir-fry the shredded carrots until cooked, adding salt as you would for a usual stir-fry. Let the carrots cool, then set aside.
✅ Done when: The carrot shreds are soft and cooked through.
- 4
Step 4
Off heat
Finely chop the cilantro and set aside.
✅ Done when: The cilantro is evenly and finely chopped.
- 5
Step 5
Off heatWhile the carrots cool, stir the onion mixture into the beef clockwise until well combined. Then add the cooled carrots and the cilantro and stir clockwise until evenly mixed. Taste and add more salt to your liking. It is really simple, and the flavor is wonderfully fragrant.
✅ Done when: The filling is uniformly mixed with no streaks of carrot, cilantro, or seasoning left separate.
- 6
Step 6
Off heat
Wrap the dumplings with the dumpling wrappers.
✅ Done when: Each dumpling is sealed closed with no filling leaking out at the seams.