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Pierogi from Granny

By: silkdiver 
"This is a recipe my Polish grandmother used to make. Although I don't like a lot of Polish food, this is a family favorite I love. It is a lot easier and faster if two people make it together."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

What to Drink?

Wine Rose
Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 50 pierogi
 

Ingredients

  • 3 large potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 slices bacon, finely chopped
  • 3 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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  • 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup water, or as needed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter

Directions

  1. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two, then mash.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon, and cook until the fat begins to render, and the bacon begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, and continue cooking until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ground beef and ground pork; continue cooking until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Finally, stir in the minced mushrooms, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, and dill. Cover and cook until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the mashed potatoes, then set the filling aside to cool.
  3. Whisk the all-purpose flour and self-rising flour together in a large bowl, and make a well in the center. Add the 2 beaten eggs, salt, and enough water to form a soft dough. Knead on a well floured work surface until smooth and pliable. Roll the dough to 1/8 inch thick, then cut into 5 inch circles.
  4. Spoon the filling onto one side of each of the dough rounds, then moisten the edges with the remaining beaten egg, and fold to create half circles. Press the edges together firmly to seal.
  5. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Drop the pierogi in a few at a time, and boil until they float to the surface, about 2 minutes. Once the pierogi have cooked, remove with a slotted spoon, and rinse until cold; set aside.
  6. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the boiled pierogi, and cook on both sides until hot and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 116 | Total Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by LizN   view full review
This is great! I read the reviews before and wanted to clarify being that I am polish, that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by sheila Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Awesome! My Stepdad's mom was Polish and I loved her dearly She was 101 when she passed and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by EdiEats   view full review
The filling was delicious though a bit heavy and it is important to really break up the meat....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2009 by FieldGreens Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The "ready time" for this recipe is more like 3 hours. That's if you have little experience...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2011 by BroBro   view full review
I am not Polish. The first time I ever heard of a pierogi was on the food network. I have...

 

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