Smoky Beef Pirozhki
A twist on traditional Russian pirozhki, filled with slow-cooked beef and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Beefcut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 package Pirozhki doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tablespoons Zesty Russian spice blendor to taste
- ●1 teaspoon Smoked paprikaoptional
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●2 tablespoons Buttermelted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium-high heat until browned.
- 3
Add zesty Russian spice blend, smoked paprika, and melted butter to the skillet.
- 4
Simmer the beef mixture for 10-15 minutes or until the flavors have melded together.
- 5
Roll out the pirozhki dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 mm).
- 6
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 7
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture onto the center of each dough circle.
- 8
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the pirozhki.
- 9
Place the pirozhki on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 10
Brush the tops with a little bit of melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.