Xinjiang-Style Baked Beef Buns (Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside)
Skip the yeast and make these golden baked beef buns instead. The dough is soft and chewy, while the beef and onion filling stays juicy and full of savoury cumin flavour. Simple, comforting, and perfect for beginners.
Servings 4
Calories 592kcal
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 3 g salt
- 1 large egg
- 20 g neutral-flavored vegetable oil e.g., sunflower, canola
- 100 g warm water approx. 35°C / 95°F, adjust as needed
For the Filling
- 300 g beef cut into 0.8-1cm cubes
- 150 g yellow onion finely diced (about 1 medium onion)
- 3-4 g salt or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 5 g cumin powder or to taste
- 15 g neutral-flavored vegetable oil
For Assembly
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- White sesame seeds for sprinkling
Nutrition
Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 6mg