Spiced Tibetan Beef Momos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Steamed Tibetan dumplings filled with ground beef, ginger, and spices, served with a tangy dipping sauce. This Asian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, cabbage, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
• 1/2 cup cabbage
• 1/4 cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 12 oz all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 cup scallions dipping sauce

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz ground beef, 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1-inch piece ginger minced, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly with hands until fully incorporated.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 12 oz all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup water to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Roll dough into a thin sheet on a floured surface, cut into 3-inch circles using a glass.
4. Step 4: Place 1 tablespoon filling in the center of each circle, fold in half to form a half-moon, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
5. Step 5: Place dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each. Steam over boiling water for 10 minutes until dough is translucent and filling is cooked.
6. Step 6: Mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 cup chopped scallions for dipping sauce.
7. Step 7: Serve steamed dumplings hot with dipping sauce.