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Baked meatballs and Dumpling Bakein a creamy sauce, garnished with chopped green onions, served in a white rectangular baking dish

Dumpling Bake

Tender dumplings and savory meatballs baked in a creamy, Thai-inspired peanut-coconut sauce for a simple, show-stopping one-pan dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated, aromatic
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened smooth peanut butter or almond/sunbutter for nut-free
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste adjust heat to taste
  • 4 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar for tang
  • 1 tablespoon honey for balance
  • 1 13.5-oz can lite coconut milk (for creaminess)
For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken or pork, or turkey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey for subtle sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon tamari for umami
  • 2 green onions white and green parts, finely chopped
Dumplings
  • 1 16–20 oz bag frozen dumplings (chicken, pork, or vegetarian)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.Prep
  2. Whisk together garlic, ginger, peanut butter, Thai red curry paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and coconut milk in the baking dish until smooth. Remove ⅓ cup of sauce to a small bowl for drizzling later.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, ginger, garlic, honey, tamari, and green onions until just mixed.
  4. Arrange frozen dumplings in a single layer in the baking dish. Space them close together but avoid stacking.
  5. Form meat mixture into approximately 2-tablespoon meatballs and nestle between the dumplings. Repeat with remaining mixture (about 15 meatballs total).
  6. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over dumplings and meatballs. Cover tightly with foil and bake 25–30 minutes until sauce bubbles at edges.
  7. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and sauce is bubbling.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional chili crisp before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This one-pan dumpling bake is creamy, comforting, and easy to prep ahead. The Thai-inspired peanut-coconut sauce adds richness and a subtle kick, while meatballs and dumplings bake together for a hassle-free, crowd-pleasing dinner.

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