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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By PolishPlum
on April 02, 2012
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It's PIEROGI... Not "Pierogies" THERE IS NO "ES" AT THE END IN THE SPELLING OF THAT WORD. "Pierogi" is already PLURAL. Other than that I have tried the recipe and it's ok. Thanks!
By krisstn12
pittsfield ma
on March 05, 2012
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dough was awesome!! So easy to make and work with! made my own fillings and they were awesome! Thanks Emeril!
By Honeyeyes1
on March 02, 2012
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EXCELLENT DOUGH RECIPE, SMOOTH AND EASY TO WORK WITH! I FILLED MINE WITH MASHED POTATOES AND GRUYERE CHEESE AND SAUTEED WITH ONIONS. YUM!
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