Tender Beef Bao Buns
Experience the delightful fusion of soft, fluffy dough and savory beef filling with these Tender Beef Bao Buns. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, these steamed buns promise an explosion of flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a comforting dish that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1. **Prepare Dough**: In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). Gradually add flour to form a soft dough. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- 2. **Let It Rise**: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3. **Prepare Filling**: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with garlic. Stir in soy sauce and green onions; remove from heat to cool slightly.
- 4. **Shape Bao Buns**: Punch down risen dough and divide into equal portions. Roll each into a circle (4 inches wide) and place filling in the center.
- 5. **Steam Buns**: Gather edges around the filling to close the buns. Place on parchment paper squares in a steamer basket and steam for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg