Beef and Shiitake Pot Stickers

These hearty pan fried pot stickers are packed full of seasoned ground lean beef and flavourful shiitake mushrooms. Infused with asian flavours, these bites are the perfect quick and healthy appetizer.

Recipe and photo by Lisa of Food Well Said.

Prep Time: 15 mins. | Cook Time: 20 mins.

Ingredients

4 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, coarsely chopped
8 oz organic, grass fed lean ground beef
1 cup finely grated cabbage
3 gloves of garlic, grated
1 “thumb” of fresh ginger, grated
2 scallions, chopped (reserve about 3 inches of 2 stems for garnish)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon tamari
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground pepper
36 2-inch wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
sesame seeds (for garnish)

Method

  1. Add the first ten ingredients in a bowl (mushrooms through pepper) and mix thoroughly using your hands until everything is well combined.
  2. Lay out the wrappers on counter top and fill a small finger bowl with lukewarm water. Scoop out 1 teaspoon (maybe 1 1/2 teaspoons but no more) and place just off centre of each wonton. With your fingers or the back of a spoon, flatten the mixture slightly. Using your finger, moisten the edges of half of a wrapper and fold the dough over to create a triangle. Press the edges down firmly to ensure they are sealed.
  3. Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat to med-high. In single layer batches, fry the wontons until golden brown and crisp (about 3 -4 minutes per side)
  4. Serve immediately with side of soy or favourite Asian sauce.