Polish Pierogies

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

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Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 servings

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Ingredients

For the pierogi dough:

1 pint sour cream
5 cups flour
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 whole eggs
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons olive oil

For the filling:

1/2 pound ground beef
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound soft farmers cheese
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 whole egg

To finish:

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

For the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, flour, butter, 2 whole eggs, egg yolk, 2 teaspoons salt and olive oil. Knead the mixture into a soft dough. Divide the dough in half and cover for 10 minutes. On a floured surface, roll each half of the dough into a thin circle, 1/4-inch thick. Cut the dough using a 3-inch circle cutter. For the filling: Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a saute pan, render the ground beef for 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper-lined plate. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese, ground beef, shallots, garlic, green onion and egg. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each circle of dough and fold over. Press and seal into half-moon shapes. Use a little water to seal the pierogi's. In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pierogi for 8 minutes, or until they float. Remove from the water and drain. In a saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Sear the pierogi for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Remove from the pan. The pierogi will need to be sauteed in batches. Arrange the pierogi's on a platter. Garnish with parsley and serve with sour cream.

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recipe Polish Pierogies
Lois Ellington, CT 03-09-2010
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Dairy only
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Years ago I mde pierogies with a friend. We used Wondra flour which made the dough nice and light. I am now looking for a ... simple sweet cheese filling. Anyone out there have one?Read more
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dan johnston, RI 03-02-2010
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yes linda no beef
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

havent made pierogies in years. forgot dough mesurments. dough was a-1 filling no meat on xmas eve we ate at sundown and... meatless if you were late grandma would not feed you. no drinking tjll end of meal.pierogies we made was mash potateos sour cream cheese,krawt cabbage apracart.i made one for my wife spinage olive cheese. emeril i can kick the fillings a noch or two...would like to share with you.Read more
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Ann MILFORD, DE 02-16-2010
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I agree with Linda
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Never ever is Beef used in "Polish Pierogies". I am also from Pennsiylvania, which is rich in our Polish heritage. The dough... is a little off also, but I will try the dough part.Read more
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Linda Scott Township, PA 01-21-2010
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No beef
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Polish pierogies are never made with ground beef. Mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes and cheese, sauerkraut, or prunes are... often used. Can't wait to try the dough, though!Read more
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Mary Grand Prairie, TX 06-23-2009
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The BEST!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used a potato, cheese and onion mix, but the dough was AMAZING!
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Josephine Fort Wayne, AR 12-22-2008
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Best Pierogi Dough recipe yet.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I've been making pierogis for about 15 years or so. And I have been searching for a recipe to finally pass my mother's... critique. Her recipe is a little of this and a little of than - nothing is measured out ! Bamm! ONE thing I had to do was add 1/4 cup water. I could not get the dough soft enough to knead. My father tried them and called them "Perfect". I made the traditional Polish fillings, sauerkraut, cheese, potatoe. The dough came out beautifully. Make sure that after you put your filling in, dip your finger in water and run along inside of the pierog. This seals it perfectly. Read more