Description
Chinese Crispy Meat Beef Pies are delicious golden pastries filled with savory ground beef and spices, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, garlic, and ginger until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of filling on each wonton wrapper, moisten edges with water, fold to seal.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the pies in batches until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Experiment with fillings by using chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- For added crunch, mix in finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg