Beef and Mushroom Dumplings Soup (taste like soup dumplings!)
Homemade dumplings filled with juicy ground beef and mushrooms that taste like soup dumplings! The dumplings have a crisp golden outside, but tender inside - you will really love the umami taste! These take a little work, but they’re worth it in the end! These are super fun for a date night dinner to make with your partner! If you have any leftovers, I also provide freezing instructions.
Cook Mushrooms: Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook them until most of the mushroom liquid is gone, and they turn a little golden (around 8 to 10 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Dumpling Filling: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ginger, soy sauce, black pepper, green onions, and the mushroom mixture. Stir it all together and set it aside.
Make Broth: In a medium-sized pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Add green onions and cook them until they become softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Pour in the beef broth and soy sauce, bringing to a boil, while stirring to combine everything. Lower the heat and let it simmer for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the dumplings.
Fill Dumplings: Put 2 teaspoons of the filling in the middle of each dumpling wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it over to make a dumpling. Press the edges to seal them, so nothing leaks out. Keep doing this until all the dumplings are filled. This will make approximately 36 dumplings.
Cook Dumplings: In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Add dumplings in a single layer and cook until the bottoms turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Lower the heat, add 1/4 cup of water, and cover the pan. Let the dumplings steam until they are golden on the bottom and the filling is cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Tip: Add more oil if the dumplings stick to the pan. Repeat this to cook all the dumplings - this will take about 3-4 times depending on your pan size.
Serve: Put some dumplings in a bowl and pour some of the broth over them. Serve with a drizzle of sesame oil and chopped green onions on top of each bowl if desired. Enjoy!