Name: Russian Pelmeni with Sour Cream and Sautéed Onions
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 500g ground pork; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, sliced

Traditional Russian dumplings filled with a mixture of beef and pork, served with sour cream and onions.

Method

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
Mix the ingredients until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 20-25 portions and shape into small oval dumplings.
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
Add the pelmeni and cook for 8-10 minutes until they float to the surface.
Meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until golden brown.
Serve the pelmeni with a dollop of sour cream and sautéed onions.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.