Description
Beef Bao Buns are soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with savory beef, perfect for a light meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, green onions, and ginger. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add warm water and knead until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a circle.
- Place a spoonful of beef mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Place buns in a steamer basket and steam for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add vegetables to the beef mixture for extra flavor.
- Ensure the buns are sealed well to prevent filling from leaking.
- Serve with soy sauce or chili sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Beef Bao Buns, Chinese Steamed Buns, Savory Buns