If you enjoy exploring different cuisines, then you must try spicy beef momo recipes. Originating from Nepal, momos have gained popularity worldwide for their delectable taste and versatility. These dumplings filled with a mix of ground beef and aromatic spices are sure to tantalize your tastebuds.

5 Delicious Beef Momo Recipes 

Classic Beef Momo

Ingredients

For dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon oil, ¾ cup water.

For filling: 1 cup ground beef, 1 onion (sliced into tiny cubes), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 5 cloves garlic (chopped), ½ capsicum (chopped), a few drops cilantro/fresh lime.

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Instructions

First, mix flour, salt, and water in a bowl. Knead the dough, adding more flour if needed. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the filling in a separate bowl with ginger-garlic, cilantro, salt, soy sauce, and black pepper. 

After 30 minutes, divide the dough in half. Roll out one half thinly. And place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each piece of dough. Complete it with folding and sealing the dough. Steam the momos for 8-9 minutes, then repeat the process.

Nepali Beef Momo

Ingredients

For dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour, water as required, salt to taste, ½ teaspoons oil, dry flours required.

For filling: 500 gram minced beef, 2 medium size onion (chopped), ½ cup cabbage (chopped), 3 to 4 green chili (chopped), 2 tablespoon ginger (chopped), ½ cup green onion (chopped), 2 tablespoon fresh coriander (chopped), 1 tablespoon garlic paste, 1 tablespoon red chili powder, 2 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon momo masala powder, salt to taste.

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Instructions

Start by mixing minced beef and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Set aside the Momo filling. 

In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and water to make a semi-stiff dough. Knead for 10 minutes, cover, and rest for 10-15 minutes. In addition, dust with flour, and knead again. Next divide dough into small balls and roll out into medium-thin sheets. Shape the Momos by filling and pleating the dough. Steam for 10-15 minutes. Your Nepali Beef Momos are ready.

Tangy Tandoori Beef Momo

Ingredients

For dough: 1 cup refined flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oil, ½ cup water.

For filling: 1 teaspoon oil, 1 garlic clove (finely chopped), 1 large onion (finely chopped), 1 cup cabbage (grated), 1 cup carrot (grated), ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon coriander (chopped), 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper powder

For marination: ½ cup curd, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder,1 teaspoon chaat masala, 1 ½ teaspoon besan, to taste salt.

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Instructions

Begin with mixing refined flour, salt, and oil in a bowl. Add water to form a smooth dough and let it rest for 20 minutes. 

For the stuffing, sauté garlic, onions, cabbage, carrot, salt, and black pepper powder in oil. Roll out small balls from the prepared dough. Fill each ball with a teaspoon of stuffing, seal it, and repeat for the rest. 

Then steam the momos for 10 minutes. Prepare the tandoori marinade by mixing curd and spices. Marinate the steamed momos for an hour. Afterward preheat the oven, line a baking tray, and arrange the marinated momos. Bake for 10 minutes until charred. Serve the tandoori momos topped with chaat masala and a sweet and sour dip.

Sichuan Peppercorn Momo

Ingredients

For dough:  2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup just-boiled water

For Filling: 3/4 pound ground beef, ½ cup finely chopped onion, 3/4 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn (toasted until fragrant, then crushed and pestle), 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 ½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger, 3 cloves garlic (minced and crushed), 6 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon salt. 

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Instructions

For handcrafted dough, place the flour in a bowl and gradually add water. Knead the dough until smooth, adding water if needed. 

Subsequently combine beef, onion, ginger, and garlic for the filling. Mash lightly with a fork or spatula. Also mix salt, Sichuan peppercorn, oil, and water in a separate bowl, then pour over the meat mixture. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes. 

After that roll out 16 wrappers, assemble and steam the dumplings. Finally serve immediately with sauce.

Korean Beef Momo

Ingredients

For dough: 1 cup all purpose flour, a generous pinch salt, 1½ tablespoon oil, ½ cup warm water.  For Filing: 1½ cup cabbage (chopped), ½ cup spinach (chopped),  ½ cup mushroom (chopped), ½ cup spring onion (chopped), 1 tablespoon  ginger (chopped),  1 tablespoon garlic (chopped), 1 green chilies (chopped), ½ teaspoon pepper powder, 1 tablespoon coriander stems (chopped), 4 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, salt (to taste), 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 100 gram paneer (mashed).  

For Korean momo sauce: 5 tablespoon oil, ¼ cup garlic (chopped), 3 tablespoon chili flakes, 2-3 tablespoon vinegar, 4 tablespoon soy sauce, 3 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon sugar, handful spring onion (chopped), 2 tablespoon sesame (toasted).

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Instructions

Kickstart the process with an attempt to make the dough by heaping flour, salt, and oil on a flat surface. Knead with warm water for 10 minutes until soft, then let it rest for 20 minutes covered with a damp cloth. 

By this time, prepare the finely chopped filling ingredients in a bowl, add seasoning, and taste for perfection. Once the dough is ready, portion it into 10-11 equal pieces. Roll each portion into a thin sheet and fill with 30 gm of the prepared filling. Shape the dumplings and steam them for 10-12 minutes. 

Finally, make a delicious dipping sauce with chopped garlic, chili flakes, vinegar, soy sauce, water, sugar, spring onion, and sesame. That’s it. Garnish with spring onion, red chili, and sesame.

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Conclusion

These 5 mouth-watering beef momo recipes offer a unique twist to the traditional momo dishes. Each recipe offers a different combination of flavors and spices, allowing you to explore various culinary traditions. Whether you prefer the classic momo or enjoy experimenting with bold and spicy flavors, these recipes are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.