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Beef Bulgogi Mandu

Savory Beef Bulgogi Mandu: Your New Favorite Dumpling Delight

Beef Bulgogi Mandu is a delicious and versatile Korean dumpling made with ground beef and vibrant veggies.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground pork, chicken, or crumbled tofu for a vegan option
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots can substitute if necessary
  • 1 medium Carrots or zucchini or bell peppers for a twist
  • 2 stalks Green Onion or chives can be used if needed
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh garlic is best
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger always opt for fresh ginger for best flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce use tamari for a gluten-free alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar white sugar or honey are good substitutes
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil sunflower or vegetable oil can suffice in a pinch
  • 1/4 cup Beef Broth vegetable broth works for vegan variations
For the Wrappers
  • 20 pieces Mandu Wrappers substitute with potsticker or gyoza wrappers if necessary

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • steamer basket
  • Skillet
  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Beef Bulgogi Mandu
  1. Prepare Vegetables: Finely chop your onion, carrot, green onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with the ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Mix until cohesive, about 5 minutes.
  3. Assemble Mandu: Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of a mandu wrapper. Moisten edges, fold in half, and pinch to seal.
  4. Prepare for Cooking: Decide whether to steam, pan-fry, or air-fry. For steaming, line a basket with parchment paper; for pan-frying, heat oil in a skillet; for air-frying, preheat to 375°F.
  5. To Steam: Bring water to boil, place mandu in the steamer, and steam for about 10 minutes.
  6. To Pan-Fry: Place dumplings in a hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
  7. To Air Fry: Arrange mandu in a single layer in air fryer, cook at 375°F for about 4-6 minutes.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with dipping sauces like soy sauce or chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These beef dumplings are quick to make, versatile, and perfect for various occasions.

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