Pierogies with Meat Recipe 🥟
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of traditional Polish cuisine with these scrumptious Pierogies filled with savory meat and served with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe promises to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more!
Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5) from 3 Reviews
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 243.3
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 28.9mg
- Sodium: 96.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 40.2g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 6.6g
Servings:
- Yields: 9 Pierogies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Onions |
| 2 | Bacon Drippings |
| 1 | Bacon |
| 1 | Egg |
| Flour | |
| 3 | Salt |
| 1 | Water |
| 3 1/4 | Butter |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meat Filling:
- Grind the meat with bread until finely textured.
- Sautee the onions in bacon drippings until golden brown.
- Mix the sauteed onions with the ground meat mixture.
- Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste.
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a separate bowl, mix the egg with the flour.
- Add a dash of salt to the mixture.
- Gradually incorporate water into the mixture until a smooth, loose dough forms.
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Shape and Fill the Pierogies:
- Roll out the dough thinly using a rolling pin.
- Cut the dough into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of the meat filling onto each square.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle, and pinch the edges firmly to seal.
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Cook the Pierogies:
- Bring a large kettle of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Carefully drop the pierogies into the boiling water.
- Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the pierogies float to the surface.
- Remove the cooked pierogies from the water using a colander spoon and transfer them to a warmed serving platter.
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Prepare the Crispy Topping:
- In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add breadcrumbs to the melted butter and fry for a few minutes until golden brown and crispy.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Drizzle the buttery breadcrumb mixture over the cooked pierogies.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of these homemade Pierogies with Meat!
Keywords:
- European
- < 15 Minutes
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