Homemade Potstickers (With Bacon Cheeseburger Filling!)

Easy to Make: With simple ingredients like ground beef, cheddar, and bacon, and a straightforward prep time, this potsticker recipe is a breeze to whip up.

Family-Favorite: The combination of bacon, cheese, beef, and pickles wrapped in a crispy dumpling skin makes these potstickers a delicious treat that the whole family will love. It is like having a juicy little bacon cheeseburger bite in a chewy, crispy bundle!

Versatile: This recipe is versatile and can be easily tailored to suit your taste preferences. Substitute ground beef with ground chicken or shrimp, or switch up the vegetables for a different flavor profile. The dipping sauce can also be customized to your liking.

Crowd Pleaser: These potstickers are the ultimate snack for parties or gatherings. They're not only delicious but also visually appealing with their crispy golden bottoms and pleats. Serve them with your choice of sauces like mayonnaise, ketchup, or mustard, and watch them disappear in no time!

All you need are some incredibly simple, pantry-staple ingredients to make this delicious pan-fried Potstickers recipe at home.

Here's an overview of the specific ingredients for this recipe. For the exact ingredients and measurements, please scroll to the recipe card below.

• Dumpling Wrappers: These potsticker wrappers are the essential part of the potsticker recipe. They hold all the delicious fillings inside and get a nice crispy edge when you pan-fry them.
• Ground Beef: This forms the hearty, filling of our dumplings. The beef is delicious and juicy, providing a satisfying bite every time.
• Cheddar: Grated cheddar adds a layer of creamy goodness to the dumplings. It melts beautifully inside the dumpling, complimenting the beef wonderfully. I love to use marble cheddar for its gooeyness and flavor.
• Dill Pickles: Chopped dill pickles give a tangy crunch to the dumplings. They cut through the richness of the beef and cheese, adding a pop of flavor.
• Bacon: Bacon adds a smoky, savory depth to the dumplings. It pairs perfectly with the beef.
• Onions: Chopped onions add a sweet, slightly onion flavor that balances the rich meat and cheese.
• Miso: To give these dumplings a deep, umami flavor I like to use miso instead of salt. It enhances the other ingredients and adds savory and salty flavor to the beef.
• Prepared Mustard: This adds a tangy, mustard flavor to the dumplings.

Making this incredible homemade potstickers recipe at home is super easy and will give you great results every single time. Here's how to make it step by step:

Preparing the Bacon

Pre-heat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to a temperature of 400 F degrees (204 C). 

Prep the Bacon: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place the bacon on it. Then immediately set it inside the oven. Do not wait for the oven to preheat fully. The bacon should be inside as the oven gradually reaches the set temperature. 

Cook the Bacon: Set your timer for twenty minutes and let the bacon cook while you prepare the filling.

Grate the Cheese: In order to create the filling for potstickers, first grate your cheese in a large bowl of choice.

Chop the Vegetables: Next, finely chop pickles and onions and add them to the bowl.

Add the Rest of the Ingredients: Now, combine the ground beef, miso, and mustard to the bowl.

Add the Bacon: Once the bacon is cooked and cooled, chop it up and add it to the mix.

Mix Well: Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.

Prepare the 'Glue': Prepare a small bowl of water; this will serve as your "glue" for the potstickers.

Add the Filling: Place about a teaspoon of the filling onto the center of the dumpling dough, being careful not to overstuff them.

Apply the 'Glue': Wet the edges of the dough with a bit of water using your fingers.

Fold the Potstickers: Fold the dough in half, pinching the ends together to form a half-moon shape.

For a more sophisticated, pleated look, refer to my Guide to Folding Potstickers (2 Ways) post.

Preheat the Pan: Set your stove to medium-low heat and preheat your non-stick skillet. Make sure you use a non-stick skillet so that the homemade potstickers don't stick to the bottom of the pan .

Add Oil and Potstickers: Drizzle a bit of oil onto the pan and place the dumplings in a single layer and make sure that they do not touch each other.

Cook Until the Bottoms are Golden Brown: Cook the dumplings for about three to four minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.

Steam: Add a quarter cup of water to the pan and cover the pan with a lid to steam the dumplings for about four to five minutes or until the water has evaporated.

Crisp Up: Finally, remove the lid and let the dumplings cook again until the bottoms are crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, or enjoy them as they are!

This delicious potstickers recipe is so flavorful and easy to make, you'll want to try out some of these delicious variations! Here are some great ideas:

Asian Twist: If you love the classic taste of Asian dumplings, this variation is for you. Substitute the ground beef with ground chicken, ground pork, or shrimp and add finely chopped shiitake mushrooms, green onions, and cabbage. Season with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for that authentic Asian flavor.

Vegetarian Delight: Who says potstickers have to be meaty? For this variation, replace the beef with a variety of finely chopped vegetables like cabbage, onions, and carrots. Add tofu for protein and flavor with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.

Try it Spicy: Like a bit of heat? Simply add some finely chopped chili peppers to the beef mixture. You can also sprinkle some on top before pan-frying for an extra kick. This will make your potstickers spicy and exciting.

These delicious homemade potstickers are best eaten fresh but you can also store leftovers. For refrigerating, simply place the leftover dumplings in an airtight container and make sure that they're not squashed together. You can store them in the fridge for up to three days. 

When you're ready to enjoy them again, just pan-fry them on medium heat until they're heated through. You can also reheat them in an air fryer or the oven at 350F for 5-10 minutes.

Although these cheeseburger dumplings can be technically frozen, I don’t recommend freezing it after it has been cooked because the texture of the dough might change slightly after freezing.

You can freeze these raw, after you have finished folding them by placing them on a cookie tray lined with parchment for about 30 minutes to initially harden them so they don't stick together. After 30 minutes, remove them from the freezer and place them into a ziploc bag. They can be stored for up to 3 months.

To cook them from frozen, do not thaw them, just cook them with the same instructions but with more added steaming time.

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