Savory Beef and Spinach Dumplings with Garlic Soy Dipping Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender dumplings filled with seasoned ground beef and fresh spinach, paired with a bold garlic soy dipping sauce. This asian-inspired french ready in about 40 minutes blends ground beef, chopped fresh spinach leaves, minced ginger into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground beef
• 2 cups, chopped fresh spinach leaves
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks, finely chopped green onions
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 24 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (for dipping)
• 1 clove minced garlic (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz ground beef, 2 cups chopped fresh spinach, 1 tsp minced ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 finely chopped green onions, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
2. Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the beef-spinach filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water using your finger, fold the wrapper in half, and press to seal tightly, pleating the edges if desired. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/3 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam the dumplings for 5-6 minutes until the water evaporates and the filling is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove dumplings from the skillet and serve hot with the garlic soy dipping sauce.