Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 9 oz shiitake mushrooms, minced (if dried, soak 30 min first)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1¼ lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4 green scallions, chopped
• 1 large package wonton wrappers (square or circular)
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 green scallions