Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Tender Beef Bao Buns: A Steamed Asian Delight. These fluffy, savory buns are filled with juicy, umami-rich beef and wrapped in a soft, pillowy dough that melts in your mouth. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or full meal, they can be made in just about an hour—ideal for satisfying your cravings for dim sum at home. With versatile serving options and customizable fillings, these bao buns promise to impress at any gathering or family dinner.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb beef (short rib or chuck roast), finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, yeast, and warm milk in a bowl. Knead until smooth and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Cook the beef filling by sautéing garlic and ginger in sesame oil, then adding chopped beef and sauces until tender.
- Shape each bun by rolling portions of dough flat, adding beef filling, and sealing.
- Steam the buns over boiling water for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg