Polish Meat Pierogi with Beef & Poultry

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (600-700 g) cooked meat, ideally beef, but also poultry, game meat or pork
• 1 (approx. 3.8 oz, 110 g) white onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper, to taste
• canola oil, for frying
• 4 US cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (8.45 fl oz, 250 ml) hot water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 short link ( 3 oz, 90 g) Polish kiełbasa sausage
• 1/2 onion
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   If you cooked rosó? soup earlier, use the...: If you cooked rosó? soup earlier, use the leftover meat - it's perfect for a pierogi filling. A leftover steak or roast meat will work great too.

2. 2

   Grind the meat in a meat grinder, or...: Grind the meat in a meat grinder, or use a food processor/blender instead.

3. 3

   Peel and chop the onion finely. Add some...: Peel and chop the onion finely. Add some oil to the frying pan, wait for it to warm up. Add the chopped onion and fry until golden.

4. 4

   Add fried onion to the meat mass. Season...: Add fried onion to the meat mass. Season well with salt and pepper. Have a try - does it need more spice? If so, add some garlic powder or smoked paprika powder. Blend well with a spoon or a spatula.

5. 5

   If the filling appears too dry, add a...: If the filling appears too dry, add a few spoons of water or broth - meat should be sticky.

6. 6

   Follow the steps below or pick an alternative...: Follow the steps below or pick an alternative pierogi dough recipe here.

7. 7

   Prepare a clean work surface. Sift the flour,...: Prepare a clean work surface. Sift the flour, make a small well. Pour in a few spoonfuls of hot water.

8. 8

   Knead flour and water together. Gradually add more...: Knead flour and water together. Gradually add more water, until the dough to becomes elastic and soft.

9. 9

   Divide the dough into four parts. Spread one...: Divide the dough into four parts. Spread one part on the work surface, roll into a thin layer of dough. Use a glass to cut out circles.

10. 10

    Place a spoonful of meat filling in the...: Place a spoonful of meat filling in the middle. Fold dough over filling. Press edges together.

11. 11

    Continue forming until all pierogi are assembled.

12. 12

    Bring a pot water to a boil, salt...: Bring a pot water to a boil, salt it. Reduce the heat.

13. 13

    Drop a couple of pierogi in. Cook until...: Drop a couple of pierogi in. Cook until they float to the top (5-6 minutes).

14. 14

    In the meantime, chop kie?basa sausage and 1/2...: In the meantime, chop kie?basa sausage and 1/2 onion into cubes. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter on a frying pan, drop in kie?basa and onions, let them fry until golden.

15. 15

    Collect the dumplings with a slotted spoon.

16. 16

    Serve pierogi, topping them with melted butter and...: Serve pierogi, topping them with melted butter and fried onion/kie?basa pieces. Sprinkle with chopped chives.