Diabetic Meat-Filled Dumplings

Method

• Mix flour and water
• Add more water a teaspoon at a time until dough cleans bowl
• Turn it out on a floured board; knead smooth
• Wrap in plastic wrap and set aside for 20 minutes
• Brown and drain ground beef of all fat
• Wash and dry fresh spinach or dry frozen spinach
• Combine with ground beef and remaining ingredients
• Mix well
• Form dough into a long roll 1 inch in diameter
• Cut or break into 1 inch sections
• With your hands or a large glass flatten each piece into a circle 3 inches in diameter
• Place 1 TABLESPOON of filling in the center of each circle
• With a finger dipped in water dampen the edge of the circle
• Fold the dough over the filling and press to seal
• Brush a nonstick frying pan with 1/2 teaspoon oil
• Place the dumplings in the pan and brown them on each side
• Add enough broth or water to come up to a third of the height of the dumplingsl Cover pan tightly and steam until water is all gone - about 15 to 20 minutes
• Serve the dumplings hot or cold with sherry or vinegar for dipping.