Polish Pierogies

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Chicago Neighborhoods (In Chicago)

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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
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
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Christen Williamsport, PA 11-25-2008
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Perfect!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My grandma make pierogies every Christmas. This recipe shows my polish grandma up! (sorry gram) Everything is good about this... one!!!!!!! I froze the left overs and ate them everyday until they were gone. Read more
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Dawn Marie Lake Ariel, PA 09-26-2008
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AWESOME!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The dough is the BEST I've ever had! The meat filling is nice for a change. Will definately make again- my family LOVED... them, even with the meat filling! THANS Emeril!! You are AWESOME! Dawn Lake Ariel, PARead more
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renata lafayette, CO 08-08-2008
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best pierogi dough ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Theses are excellent. However, the filling we prefer is yukon potatoes, butter, light cream/milk, sauteed minced onion and... sharp cheddar cheese. Make this a family project since the recipe makes a lot, and they freeze very well (lay a cookie sheet in freezer to freeze individually, then pop in freezer bags). Also, saute them with sliced onions for more flavor.Read more
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Anonymous 01-19-2008
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???
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

how much salt and pepper do you use for the meat?