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Blini · Russia

Classic Russian Blini with Beef Filling

Thin pancakes filled with a savory beef mixture, a traditional Russian dish.

45 minutes6 servings
Classic Russian Blini with Beef Filling
Photo: insatiablemunch  ; cropped by Off-shell · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Make a well in the center and add eggs, milk, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
  4. In a pan, heat oil and cook the onion and carrot until soft.
  5. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the batter into the pan in small portions to make thin pancakes.
  7. Fill each pancake with the beef mixture and serve.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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