Ukrainian Beef Dumplings
A hearty and comforting Ukrainian dish featuring beef dumplings in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound BeefGround beef
- ●1 teaspoon YeastActive dry yeast
- ●1 package Chewy Dumpling DoughHomemade or store-bought chewy dumpling dough
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●1 cup Water
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, yeast, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds. Mix well.
- 3
Divide the chewy dumpling dough into 8 equal pieces.
- 4
Roll out each piece of dough into a thin circle.
- 5
Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 6
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
- 7
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 8
Add the dumplings to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 9
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- 10
Serve the Ukrainian beef dumplings hot in a flavorful broth.
- 11
To make the broth, combine 4 cups of beef broth, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.