Bao Beef Buns – Easy Steamed Beef Bao
Bao Beef Buns are soft steamed buns filled with savory hoisin beef and greens.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Dish / Appetizer
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
- 12 ounces cooked beef pot roast chopped or shredded
- 1 cup chopped spinach green onions, or Swiss chard
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 10 biscuits each
Prepare the Beef Filling
Chop or shred the cooked beef pot roast and place it in a large microwave-safe dish.
Cover loosely and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Stir in chopped spinach (or green onions/Swiss chard) and hoisin sauce.
Microwave again briefly until the sauce thickens slightly and evenly coats the beef.
Set aside to cool slightly while preparing the buns.
Prepare the Steamer
Line a stovetop steamer basket with parchment paper, cutting a small hole in the center for steam circulation.
Add water to the steamer pot, ensuring the water level is below the basket.
Bring water to a gentle boil.
Tip: If you don’t have a steamer, use a folding steamer basket inside a large saucepan. Lettuce leaves can substitute for parchment paper if needed.
Assemble the Bao Beef Buns
Separate biscuit dough and place on a cutting board.
Flatten each biscuit into a 3-inch square, pressing out the corners.
Place about 1 tablespoon of beef filling in the center.
Bring two opposite corners up over the filling and pinch together.
Bring the remaining two corners up and pinch all seams tightly to seal.
Turn buns seam-side down while waiting to steam.
Steam the Buns
Place buns in the steamer basket, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
Cover and steam for 7 minutes, or until dough reaches 190°F and filling reaches 165°F.
Carefully remove with tongs and allow to cool slightly.
Repeat with remaining buns.
Serve Bao Beef Buns warm with extra hoisin sauce if desired.
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Use leftover roast beef or shredded beef brisket.