Diabetic-friendly Meat-filled Dumplings

Ingredients

 * 4 cup all-purpose flour
 * 1½ cup water
 * ½ lbs ground round
 * 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
 * 1 tsp sherry
 * 2 cup fresh chopped spinach or 1 cup frozen spinach thawed
 * 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
 * ¼ cup finely minced water chestnut
 * 2 green onions chopped

Directions

 * 1) Mix flour and water.
 * 2) Add more water a teaspoon at a time until dough cleans bowl.
 * 3) Turn it out on a floured board; knead smooth.
 * 4) Wrap in plastic wrap, and set aside for 20 minutes.
 * 5) Brown and drain ground beef of all fat.
 * 6) Wash and dry fresh spinach, or dry frozen spinach.
 * 7) Combine with ground beef and remaining ingredients.
 * 8) Mix well.
 * 9) Form dough into a long roll 1 inch in diameter.
 * 10) Cut or break into 1 inch sections.
 * 11) With your hands or a large glass, flatten each piece into a circle 3 inches in diameter.
 * 12) Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle.
 * 13) With a finger dipped in water, dampen the edge of the circle.
 * 14) Fold the dough over the filling and press to seal.
 * 15) Brush a nonstick frying pan with ½ teaspoon oil.
 * 16) Place the dumplings in the pan and brown them on each side.
 * 17) Add enough broth or water to come up to a third of the height of the dumplings cover pan tightly, and steam until water is all gone - about 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 18) Serve the dumplings hot or cold with sherry or vinegar for dipping.