Polish-Style Meat Dumplings
A hearty, comforting dish from Poland featuring meat-filled dumplings in a savory broth.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb ground meat80/20 ground beef and pork
- ●2 cups all-purpose flourfor dumpling dough
- ●1 eggfor dumpling dough
- ●1/2 cup waterfor dumpling dough
- ●1/2 lb polish sausageoptional, for added flavor
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●1 medium carrotchopped
- ●2 stalks celerychopped
- ●4 cups beef brothfor broth
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, egg, and water to form dumpling dough.
- 2
Knead dough for 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Divide dough into 20-25 equal pieces.
- 4
Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly into a disk shape.
- 5
Place a tablespoon of ground meat in the center of each disk.
- 6
Fold dough over meat to form a dumpling, pressing edges together to seal.
- 7
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
- 8
Brown dumplings on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Add beef broth, onion, carrot, and celery to the pot.
- 10
Bring broth to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 11
Add polish sausage (if using) and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 12
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.