Steamed Dumplings with Pumpkin and Meat Filling
Delicious, appetizing, and perfect for a family dinner. Steamed dumplings with pumpkin and meat use ready-made mince, making them faster and easier than classic knife-chopped versions. Pumpkin gives the filling extra juiciness and tenderness.
Updated : 21 November, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
Dough
3.5 cup
Wheat flour
1 cup
Water
1
Chicken eggs
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
Filling
700 grams
Beef
300 grams
Pumpkin
1
Onion
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to make steamed dumplings with pumpkin and meat? Prepare the dough ingredients. Sift the flour to remove debris and enrich it with air - this makes the dough softer and lighter. Use filtered warm water.
Step 2
Place the flour into a deep bowl, add salt, and mix well. Add the egg. Mix the flour with the egg, then begin pouring in warm water. Knead first with a fork, then with your hands.
Step 3
If the dough becomes too stiff, add a little more water; if too soft, sprinkle in more flour. Knead until smooth. Transfer the dough to the counter and knead for about 10 minutes. Place it in a bag and let it rest - gluten will develop, and the dough will become more elastic.
Step 4
While the dough rests, prepare the filling. You may grind the meat yourself or use ready-made mince.
Step 5
Wash and peel the pumpkin; cut it into pieces.
Step 6
Grate the pumpkin, chop it finely, or grind it together with the meat—any method works.
Step 7
Prepare the onion the same way - chop or grate it.
Step 8
In a bowl combine the meat, pumpkin, and onion. Add salt, pepper, and any spices you enjoy. Add chopped herbs if desired.
Step 9
Mix the filling thoroughly. Add a splash of cold water for extra juiciness.
Step 10
Roll the rested dough into a long rope, then cut it into small pieces.
Step 11
Roll each piece into a thin round circle on a floured board.
Step 12
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
Step 13
Pinch two opposite edges together, leaving side openings.
Step 14
Fold the open edges inward and pinch them.
Step 15
Wrap the corners around the dumpling and seal them to form a round manti shape.
Step 16
Steam the dumplings in a steamer, mantovarka, or a multifunction cooker for 30-45 minutes, depending on size.
Step 17
Serve the finished dumplings hot with sour cream or tomato-based sauces. Enjoy!
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