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Ukrainian Ricotta Vareniki with Meat Sauce and Onions

Cheese-filled dumplings served with a rich meat sauce and caramelized onions, a classic Ukrainian comfort food.

60 minutes6 servings
Ukrainian Ricotta Vareniki with Meat Sauce and Onions
Photo: Horacio Cambeiro · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix flour, ricotta, egg, and salt to form a dough. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Fill with ricotta.
  3. Boil the vareniki for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Sauté onions in butter until caramelized.
  5. Brown the ground beef and add tomato sauce. Serve with vareniki and onions.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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