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Dumplings with Meat Filling

Hearty dumplings filled with rich minced meat and seasoned to perfection, ideal for family dinners and gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Eastern European
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dumpling Dough
  • 1 kg Potatoes About 2.2 lbs, peeled and chopped
  • 2 pcs Eggs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 bunch Dill Chopped
  • 400 g Flour About 3.3 cups
Filling
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 600 g Minced Meat About 1.3 lbs
  • Oil for frying Oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces. Boil in salted water until tender, then mash. Let it cool.
  2. To the cooled mash, add eggs, salt, pepper, chopped dill, and flour. Knead the dough by hand until it is smooth and elastic.
Cooking Filling
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry finely chopped onion until transparent and fragrant.
  2. Add minced meat, salt, and pepper to the onion. Fry until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink. Let the filling cool.
Dumpling Assembly
  1. Divide the dough into equal pieces and form small balls. Roll out the pieces into thin cakes by hand and place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each.
  2. Form the dumplings by pinching the edges of the dough tightly around the filling, ensuring there are no openings.
Cooking Dumplings
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the formed dumplings to the boiling water. Cook until they float to the top, indicating they are ready.
Serving
  1. Serve the dumplings hot, garnished with fried onions and fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

Dumplings with Meat Filling are best served hot. Enhance their flavor with sautéed onions and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. They pair wonderfully with sour cream or a light drizzle of your favorite sauce. For a complete meal, serve with a fresh salad or pickled vegetables.