Name: Beef and Mushroom Pelmeni
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pelmeni
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 100g mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 200g flour; 1 egg; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sour cream; Pickled vegetables for garnish

A hearty Russian dish of pelmeni filled with a mix of beef and mushrooms, served with sour cream and a side of pickled vegetables.

Method

In a bowl, mix ground beef, mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
In another bowl, combine flour, egg, and water to make a dough. Knead until smooth, then rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of meat mixture in the center.
Fold the dough over and pinch the edges to seal. Place on a floured tray.
Boil water and cook pelmeni for 10-15 minutes until they float.
Serve with sour cream and pickled vegetables.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.