Tender Beef Bao Buns: A Steamed Asian Delight
Enjoy irresistible Tender Beef Bao Buns: A Steamed Asian Delight filled with juicy beef wrapped in soft dough—perfect for every occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (or water)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 lb beef (short rib, chuck roast, or flank steak), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (or soy sauce + honey)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and instant yeast. Add warm milk and vegetable oil; mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- For the filling, heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
- Add chopped beef along with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until beef is tender. Stir in sliced green onions before removing from heat.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12-14 equal portions. Roll each into discs and fill with the beef mixture. Pinch edges to seal.
- Steam the filled buns in a steamer basket for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun (100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg