Get ready to be mesmerized by these delicious and savory buns stuffed with minced beef. They are delicious, savory, soft and fluffy with a flavorful minced beef filling. They can be served as a snack, lunch, or as appetizer.

Aloha! meat lovers. Experience the dreamy part of life with these delicious and healthy minced beef buns. If you hate plain buns like I do, these buns are for you too. They are filled with savory minced beef, carrots and green peas making them healthy and fulfilling.

Why you will love these minced beef buns

They are packed with protein and vitamins from the minced beef, carrots and green peas. These buns offer a wholesome and nutritious option that keeps you full for longer.
They are ideal for on-the-go meals. You can easily use them either for a quick lunch, a picnic, or a snack on-the-go moment. This is because they are portable and convenient.
They make excellent appetizers or snacks especially for a gathering. If you are looking for some recipe ideas to please your crowd, they will be your best bet.
They are kids- friendly. Most kids will definitely love them, mine do!
They are easily customizable. You can easily vary the ingredients to suit your preferences.
And the ‘cherry on the cake’ is that they are easy to prepare and freeze.

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How to make minced beef buns

Making minced beef buns is easier than you think, trust me! The ingredients are few and easily available. Whether you are a first time baker or an experienced one, this recipe will take you through the steps you need to make these buns perfectly.

Ingredients

Bread flour -provides protein and create gluten that helps to hold the dough together resulting in a chewy and structured bun.
Instant dry yeast – This actives and ferments to cause the dough to rise.
Warm water – helps the yeast to activate and ferment.
Sugar – feeds the yeast and causes it to ferment. It also adds some sweet taste to the dough
Salt – It enhances the flavor of the dough and and balances different flavors in the dough.
Eggs – Helps to bind the dough together and add flour to the buns.
Minced beef – serves as the savory base for the filling
Carrots- used in filling for extra nutrients and crunchiness
Green peas- used in the filling for extra nutrition
Green bell pepper- used in filling for extra nutrition
Onion- Used to fry the minced beef and infuse savory flavor to the beef.
Spices – adds flour to the minced beef and eventually the bun.
Vegetable oil – used to fry the minced beef and other fillings.

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the dough

In a large bowl, mix bread flour with yeast, sugar and salt. whisk well to mix. Make a well in the middle and add warm water, eggs and vegetable oil or melted butter. Knead the dough until all the ingredients bind together and the dough is sticky.
Scrape the sticky dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until soft and smooth, about 5 – 8 minutes.
Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or non-stick cooking spray. Place the dough in the greased bowl. Flip it over once to oil the top, and then cover with plastic cling film or kitchen cloth. Set aside and allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place until it’s puffy and doubled in size, about 1- 2 hours.

Step 2: Prepare the filling

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped onions and fry until translucent.
Add the minced beef and cook on medium heat until it’s no longer pink.
Add the spices and salt then chopped carrots, and chopped bell pepper. Cook over low medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3: Shape the buns

After the dough is risen, remove the plastic cover and punch it back to remove excess air. Divide the dough into 8-10 equal parts.
Roll out each piece of dough into a small circle. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the filling and place in the center of each circle.
Fold the dough over the filling by bringing the edges together towards the center. Pinch to seal the bun completely.

Step 4: Let buns rise

Place the buns seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.
Cover the baking sheet with a towel and let the buns rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until they have doubled in size (2nd proofing)
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)

Step 5: Bake

Brush the top of each risen bun with egg wash then bake them in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Storing minced beef buns

Minced beef buns can store for up to 3 months when frozen. Wrap them with a plastic film or keep in an airtight container and keep in a freezer.

Minced beef buns pair well with salad such as Quick guacamole salad or dip with yogurt, Quick and easy cherry tomato cucumber and avocado salad and A refreshing fresh tomato and onion salad (kachumbari). You can also serve them with soups like Lentil soup or tomato sauce.

Minced beef buns

The buns are are delicious, savory, soft and fluffy with a flavorful minced beef filling. They can be served as a snack, lunch, or as appetizer.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Proofing time: 1 30

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: buns

Calories: 377.5kcal

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

Ingredients for Buns

4 cups Bread flour
1 tbsp Instant dry yeast
1 cup warm water
¼ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg for egg wash
¼ cup sesame seeds for topping

For the fillings

1 cup minced beef
½ cup carrots finely chopped
½ cup green bell pepper finely chopped
1 red onion chopped
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp chili powder
½ tsp black pepper powder
¼ cup cooking oil
salt to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the dough

In a large bowl, mix bread flour with yeast, sugar and salt. whisk well to mix.
Make a well in the middle and add warm water, eggs and vegetable oil or melted butter.
Knead the dough until all the ingredients bind together and the dough is sticky.
Scrape the sticky dough onto a lightly floured work surface.
Knead until soft and smooth, about 5 – 8 minutes.
Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or non-stick cooking spray. Place the dough in the greased bowl. Flip it over once to oil the top.
Cover with plastic cling film or kitchen cloth.
Set aside and allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place until it’s puffy and doubled in size, about 1- 2 hours.

Step 2: Prepare the filling

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped onions and fry until translucent.
Add the minced beef and cook over low medium heat until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Add spices and salt to taste and cook on low heat for 2 minutes
Add chopped carrots, bell pepper. cook until slightly soft then remove from heat and set aside to cool, 5 minutes

Step 3: Shape the buns

After the dough is risen, remove the plastic cover and punch it back to remove excess air.
Divide the dough into 8 equal parts.
Roll out each piece of dough into a small circle.
Scoop about 1/4 cup of the filling and place in the center of each circle.
Fold the dough over the filling by bringing the edges together towards the center. Pinch to seal the bun completely.

Step 4: Let the buns rise

Place the buns seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.
Cover the baking sheet with a towel and let the buns rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until they have doubled in size (2nd proofing)
Meanwhile, pre-heat the oven to 350°F (180°C)

Step 5: Bake

Brush the top of each risen bun with egg wash.
Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds.
Bake them in the pre-heated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Remove and let them cool on the baking sheet.
Serve them warm with your favorite accompaniment