Name: Traditional Russian Meat Pelmeni
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 500g ground pork; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried dill; 250g all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

Handmade meat 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, pepper, and dill. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, mix flour and water to form a dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough into thin circles. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each circle.
Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges to seal. Pinch to form a pleat.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pelmeni and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface.
Drain and serve with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill on top.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.