Name: Lithuanian Cepelinai with Mushroom Gravy
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lithuanian
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 egg; 1 cup breadcrumbs; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup sour cream; parsley for garnish

Lithuanian Cepelinai with Mushroom Gravy

A variation of the traditional Cepelinai with a rich mushroom gravy, highlighting the earthy flavors of Lithuanian cuisine.

65 minutes4 servings

Method

Boil potatoes until tender, then mash them with butter, egg, and a pinch of salt.
In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper to form a meat mixture.
Take a portion of the mashed potato, flatten it, place a meatball in the center, and fold to form a dumpling.
Boil the dumplings in salted water until they float, then drain.
In a pan, sauté the dumplings with a bit of butter until golden brown.
Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, then add beef broth and sour cream to the pan, simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.