Russian Beef Dumplings
A hearty Russian dish featuring pan-fried beef dumplings served with a side of tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef
- ●2 cups All-purpose Flour
- ●1 large Egg
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●1/4 cup Water
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- ●20-25 wrappers Dumpling Wrappers
- ●1 cup (optional) Fried Onions
- ●1 cup (for serving) Sour Cream
Instructions
- 1
Combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and egg in a bowl. Mix well.
- 2
Add water and mix until the dough comes together.
- 3
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth.
- 4
Divide the dough into 20-25 equal pieces.
- 5
Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it slightly into a disk shape.
- 6
Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture in the center of each disk.
- 7
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
- 8
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 9
Add the dumplings to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 10
Serve the dumplings hot with a side of sour cream and fried onions (if using).
- 11
Note: To make fried onions, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
- 12
Add 1 cup of thinly sliced onions and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.