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Traditional Ukrainian Vareniki with Caramelized Onions

Classic Ukrainian dumplings filled with a blend of cheese and served with a rich meat sauce and sweet caramelized onions.

65 minutes4 servings
Traditional Ukrainian Vareniki with Caramelized Onions
Photo: Horacio Cambeiro · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Combine flour with Parmesan and mozzarella in a bowl.
  2. In a pan, cook ground beef with olive oil until browned, then add beef broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until golden and caramelized.
  4. Roll out the dough, cut into circles, fill with meat mixture, and fold into half-moons.
  5. Boil the vareniki in salted water until they float, then drain.
  6. Arrange the vareniki on a plate, pour the meat sauce over them, and top with caramelized onions.
  7. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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