Pierogi, also called Polish dumplings, are made of simple dough of flour and water. Its traditional variations include four main fillings: cheese and potato, sauerkraut and mushrooms, minced meat, or a sweet version with strawberries, cherries or blueberries. However, you can get creative with the stuffing and put whatever you think is edible!
I decided to opt for a meaty version with a hint of creativity, or in other words, with what you can find in the fridge ingredients – mushrooms and onions. Here’s how I created mine:
Juicy Pierogi Recipe
Pierogi is the Polish take to Chinese dumplings. if you love dumplings, I know you'll enjoy making and eating these treats!
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
500 grams flour
1 cup water - lukewarm
1 tablespoon salt
1 medium egg
Filling Ingredients
800 grams ground beef (minced beef)
250 grams mushrooms - chopped
1 medium yellow onion - chopped
1 tablespoon butter- 1 dash salt
1 dash ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dough by mixing flour, water and egg, then roll it flat and cut into circles using a cup or a tea glass.
- In the meantime, melt butter in a frying pan; add seasoned beef, onions and mushrooms and cook until soft. I usually use a blender to make the filling more consistent. Then place the teaspoon filling in the middle of the dough circle and fold it over to make a semi-circle shape. Press together the edges so that the feeling doesn’t come out during cooking.
- Place them in boiling water and boil until they float (around 5 minutes); after you drain them, put them on your plate and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 968mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 5mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
