Ukrainian Meat Dumplings
A hearty Ukrainian dish featuring meat dumplings served in a savory broth, typically served as a comfort food during colder months.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground MeatBeef or a combination of beef and pork works well
- ●1 package (usually 20-25 dumplings) Ukrainian DumplingsHomemade or store-bought is fine
- ●1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- ●3 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●1 cup, dried and cubed Chewy BreadOptional, adds thickness to the broth
- ●2 tablespoons Xtra Virgin Olive Oil
- ●4 cups Water
- ●1 teaspoon Dried Dill
- ●chopped, for garnish Fresh Parsley
Instructions
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1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
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2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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3. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
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4. Add the chopped bread (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
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5. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
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6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
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7. While the broth is simmering, prepare the dumplings according to package instructions.
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8. Once the broth is ready, add the prepared dumplings and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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9. Stir in the dried dill.
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10. Serve the dumplings hot, garnished with chopped parsley.