Smash Dumpling Tacos
Smash Dumpling Tacos
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Filling
- 1 pound ground meat, chicken, turkey, or pork
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped green scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
For the Tacos
- 8 mini tortillas, such as Mission Zero Net Carbs
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
For Topping (Optional)
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped green scallions
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot sticks
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, shredded green cabbage, chopped green scallions, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Stir in the sesame seeds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Take one mini tortilla and place a generous, thick layer of the prepared dumpling filling on one side, spreading it almost to the edges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. The remaining filling can be stored in the refrigerator for later use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat a griddle or large frying pan over high heat. Ensure the pan is hot enough to sizzle when the filling is added.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Carefully place the assembled tortillas, filling-side down, onto the hot griddle. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, or until a nice brown crust forms on the meat side.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Flip the tortillas and continue cooking for another 3 minutes on the tortilla side until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
In a small bowl, combine the low sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar for the dipping sauce. Optionally, add chopped scallions or cilantro to the sauce if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Place the cooked smash dumpling tacos on a plate. Top with additional fresh shredded green cabbage, chopped green scallions, shredded carrot sticks, and cilantro, if using. Fold the taco, dip it in the prepared sauce, and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smash Dumpling Tacos
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Filling
- 1 pound ground meat, chicken, turkey, or pork
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped green scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
For the Tacos
- 8 mini tortillas, such as Mission Zero Net Carbs
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
For Topping (Optional)
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped green scallions
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot sticks
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, shredded green cabbage, chopped green scallions, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Stir in the sesame seeds.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Take one mini tortilla and place a generous, thick layer of the prepared dumpling filling on one side, spreading it almost to the edges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. The remaining filling can be stored in the refrigerator for later use.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat a griddle or large frying pan over high heat. Ensure the pan is hot enough to sizzle when the filling is added.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Carefully place the assembled tortillas, filling-side down, onto the hot griddle. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, or until a nice brown crust forms on the meat side.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Flip the tortillas and continue cooking for another 3 minutes on the tortilla side until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
In a small bowl, combine the low sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar for the dipping sauce. Optionally, add chopped scallions or cilantro to the sauce if desired.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Place the cooked smash dumpling tacos on a plate. Top with additional fresh shredded green cabbage, chopped green scallions, shredded carrot sticks, and cilantro, if using. Fold the taco, dip it in the prepared sauce, and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 1 min