A Delicious Lunch or Dinner in Just 30 Minutes 😋 Homemade Beef and Garlic Dumplings (Pelmeni) Yield: About 70–80 dumplings Ingredients For the dough: * 500 g all-purpose flour * 1 egg * 200 ml water * 1 tsp salt For the filling: * 600 g ground beef * 2 medium onions, finely chopped * 3–4 cloves garlic, minced * 1 tsp salt * ½ tsp black pepper * 70–100 ml ice-cold water or beef broth For boiling: * 2–3 liters water * 1 tbsp salt * 2 bay leaves (optional) * A few black peppercorns (optional) ⸻ Instructions 1. Prepare the Dough 1. In a large bowl, mix the water, egg, and salt. 2. Gradually add the flour, stirring until a dough forms. 3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. 4. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let rest for 30 minutes. 2. Make the Filling 1. Finely chop the onions or pulse them in a food processor. 2. Mince the garlic. 3. Combine the ground beef, onions, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. 4. Gradually add the ice-cold water or broth and mix thoroughly until the filling becomes juicy and well combined. 5. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. 3. Shape the Dumplings 1. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet, about 1–2 mm thick. 2. Cut out circles approximately 5–7 cm in diameter. 3. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. 4. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and pinch the edges tightly. 5. Bring the two corners together and press to create the traditional pelmeni shape. 4. Cook the Dumplings 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 2. Add the salt, bay leaves, and peppercorns. 3. Carefully add the dumplings and stir gently to prevent sticking. 4. Once they float to the surface, cook for another 5–7 minutes. ⸻ Serving Suggestions Serve hot with: * Butter * Sour cream * Vinegar and black pepper * Hot beef broth * Fresh dill or parsley Chef’s Tip For extra flavor, toss the cooked dumplings with a small piece of butter and sprinkle with fresh dill before serving. This gives them a rich, authentic homemade taste. 🍽️🥟 #h#homemadefoodh#homecookinge#easyrecipeq#quickrecipedinnerideas - @lisasaraa