Description
Meat Pierogi are traditional Eastern European dumplings filled with a savory seasoned ground meat mixture, boiled until tender, and often pan-fried in butter for a crispy finish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add egg, warm water, and vegetable oil; knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover dough and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Roll dough thin on a floured surface and cut into 3-inch circles.
- Place a spoonful of meat filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold dough over filling and pinch edges tightly to seal.
- Boil pierogi in salted water until they float, about 3–4 minutes.
- Drain and pan-fry in butter until lightly golden.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure pierogi are well sealed to prevent leaking.
- Can be frozen before boiling.
- Serve with sour cream or caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European