Beef Cheeseburger Dumplings with Bacon
If you love cheeseburgers and dumplings, why not combine the best of both worlds? These cheeseburger dumplings bring together juicy, flavorful beef, gooey melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy burger sauce—all wrapped up in a perfectly pan-fried dumpling. This recipe is the ultimate comfort food mashup that’s perfect for parties, appetizers, or just an indulgent snack.
Equipment
- Large pan with lid
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 250 g beef mince
- 20 dumpling wrappers 250g
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 small onion 50g or half large onion
- 2 bacon rashers
- 5 cheddar cheese slices/ quartered into cubes
- 2 tablespoon burger sauce
- 2 teaspoon crispy onions
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 50 g chopped gherkins or sliced pickles
- Salt and pepper
- 5 g chives chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine beef mince, ketchup, mustard, chopped gherkins, egg, salt, Cajun seasoning, and finely chopped onion. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.250 g beef mince, 1 egg, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 small onion, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 50 g chopped gherkins or sliced pickles, Salt and pepper
- Place a square of cheddar cheese onto a dumpling wrapper, then add a tablespoon of the beef mixture on top. Fold the dumpling using your thumb and index finger, pinch one point on the wrapper’s edge, then fold and pleat the dough in a circular motion, working your way around the filling while keeping the center slightly open then twist and seal tightly. While assembling the dumplings, cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy. Alternatively, bake it in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes. Once crisp, chop it into small pieces.20 dumpling wrappers, 5 cheddar cheese slices/ quartered into cubes, 2 bacon rashers
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil. Arrange the dumplings in the pan and pour in about ⅔ cup of water. Cover with a lid and steam for about 5 minutes, until the water evaporates. Remove the lid and let the dumplings cook for another 2–3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the dumplings to a plate and top with crispy bacon bits, burger sauce, crispy onions, and a sprinkle of fresh chives for a perfect finish.2 tbsp burger sauce, 2 tsp crispy onions, 5 g chives