{"id":"269f5a11-e14a-4298-b640-67f61fc3aac5","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/269f5a11-e14a-4298-b640-67f61fc3aac5","source_url":"https://www.loveandotherspices.com/meat-buns-recipe/","title":"Spicy Meat And Cheese Buns","description":"Fluffy and soft meat buns stuffed with a savory, spiced beef and cheese filling. Great breakfast or any time smack! Step-by-step instructions below to make the perfect brioche-like meat buns!","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT150M","image_url":"https://www.loveandotherspices.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/meat-buns-featured.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup milk","item":"milk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp instant yeast","item":"instant yeast","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ cup melted butter","item":"melted butter","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 egg","item":"egg","quantity":1},{"text":"3 cups bread flour (or 450 grams)","item":"bread flour","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or 450 grams"},{"text":"1½ tsp salt","item":"salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 pound ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1½ tsp garlic and ginger paste","item":"garlic and ginger paste","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp chilli flakes","item":"chilli flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp rice vinegar","item":"rice vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp Sriracha sauce","item":"Sriracha sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup shredded cheese","item":"shredded cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 egg (beaten for egg wash)","item":"egg","quantity":1,"preparation":"beaten for egg wash"},{"text":"black and white sesame seeds (to sprinkle)","item":"black and white sesame seeds","preparation":"to sprinkle"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Warm the milk slightly and add it to a mixing bowl with yeast, sugar, melted butter, and an egg. Whisk lightly to mix. Add in the flour and salt.","section":"Prepare the Dough:"},{"number":2,"text":"Knead the dough in a stand mixer for 5 minutes or by hand for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.","section":"Prepare the Dough:"},{"number":3,"text":"Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.","section":"Prepare the Dough:"},{"number":4,"text":"Prepare the filling while the dough is rising. Start by cooking the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until it’s no longer pink.","section":"Make the Filling:"},{"number":5,"text":"Add the ginger garlic paste and red chili flakes, stirring until the beef is lightly browned.","section":"Make the Filling:"},{"number":6,"text":"Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha, and brown sugar.","section":"Make the Filling:"},{"number":7,"text":"Pour this mixture into the skillet and cook until the liquid has evaporated and the beef is moist. Set aside to cool.","section":"Make the Filling:"},{"number":8,"text":"Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces, each weighing around 62-64 grams.","section":"Shape the Buns:"},{"number":9,"text":"Shape each piece into a ball, flatten into a 6-inch circle, thin the edges, and add 2 tablespoons of beef filling and shredded cheese into the center, then gather the edges and twist into a knot to seal","section":"Shape the Buns:"},{"number":10,"text":"Shape the dough into a ball. Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking tray and repeat with the remaining dough. Cover with cling film and let rise for another hour.","section":"Shape the Buns:"},{"number":11,"text":"Preheat the oven to 420F.","section":"Shape the Buns:"},{"number":12,"text":"Brush the tops with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake in a preheated oven at 420°F for 12 minutes.","section":"Bake the Buns:"},{"number":13,"text":"Once baked, transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool.","section":"Bake the Buns:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:03:05.110328+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:03:05.110328+00:00"}