Lithuanian · Lithuania
Homemade Cepelinai with Gravy
A homemade version of Lithuanian Cepelinai with a rich meaty gravy.
Ingredients
Method
- Boil and mash potatoes.
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix ground meat, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Form potato dough into large dumplings and stuff with meat mixture.
- Boil dumplings in salted water until they float.
- Prepare gravy by melting butter, adding flour, and gradually stirring in broth.
- Stir in paprika and serve over dumplings.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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