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Gyros-Inspired Beef and Feta Dumplings with Tzatziki Recipe

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These Gyros-Inspired Dumplings combine the savory flavors of Greek gyros with the comforting, bite-sized appeal of dumplings. Featuring a homemade flour dough filled with a mix of beef mince, feta cheese, oregano, and grated potatoes, these dumplings are pan-fried and steamed to perfection. Served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce and fresh vegetables, this dish offers a delicious fusion of Mediterranean and dumpling cuisine ideal for a unique appetizer or main course.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 200g plain flour
  • 1 egg
  • 50ml water

Filling

  • 200g beef mince
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 pinch sea salt flakes
  • 200g feta, crumbled
  • 2 small to medium sized potatoes, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 50g cucumber, grated and squeezed to get the water out
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch sea salt flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

To Serve

  • 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
  • 6 baby plum tomatoes, quartered
  • Fresh mint, finely sliced
  • Oil for frying
  • 150ml water for steaming

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, egg, and water using chopsticks, a wooden spoon, or your hands until a rough dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough: Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it no longer sticks to your hands; add more flour if needed. Seal with cling film and set aside.
  3. Prepare the filling: In another large bowl, mix beef mince, dried oregano, sea salt flakes, crumbled feta, grated potato, and finely chopped garlic thoroughly.
  4. Shape the dough: Knead the dough for another minute, then shape into a doughnut by poking and widening a hole in the middle. Slice the doughnut into a sausage shape and cut into 14-16 equal pieces.
  5. Roll wrappers: Flour your surface and roll each dough piece into a thin circular wrapper.
  6. Fill and seal dumplings: Place a heaped tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold into a semicircle and crimp the edges by twisting and tucking the ends beneath. Cover with a damp tea towel and set aside.
  7. Heat the pan: Drizzle oil into a non-stick pan and heat over medium heat.
  8. Cook dumplings: Add dumplings in batches to the pan. Pour in 150 ml water and cover with a lid. Cook for about 10 minutes, adding water if it evaporates sooner, until water is gone and dumplings are slightly crisp on the bottom.
  9. Make tzatziki: While dumplings cook, mix Greek yoghurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, chopped mint, ground black pepper, and salt in a bowl for the sauce.
  10. Serve: Plate the cooked dumplings and top with tzatziki, quartered tomatoes, sliced red onion, and fresh mint leaves. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Keep the dough under a damp cloth or cling film to prevent drying out while working.
  • Add water gradually to avoid a sticky dough when kneading.
  • Cooking dumplings in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures even cooking.
  • Grated potatoes add moisture and texture to the filling but make sure excess water is removed.
  • Tzatziki can be made in advance and refrigerated for enhanced flavors.
  • Use a non-stick pan for best results when pan-frying and steaming dumplings.

Keywords: gyros dumplings, Greek dumplings, beef and feta dumplings, pan-fried dumplings, tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean fusion

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