Pan-Fried Khuushuur Meat Pies with Ground Beef and Onion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Golden pan-fried Mongolian meat pies filled with juicy ground beef and onions, perfect as a flavorful snack or appetizer. This Mongolian-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, water, ground beef into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mongolian cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
1 lb ground beef
1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
1 clove, minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup for frying vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour with 3/4 cup water. Knead for 8 minutes to form a smooth, pliable dough. Cover with a cloth and rest for 20 minutes.
Step 2: In another bowl, mix 1 lb ground beef with 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 3: Divide dough into 16 equal portions and roll each into a 5-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
Step 4: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of beef filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a border.
Step 5: Fold dough over the filling to make a half-moon shape and press edges tightly to seal, crimping if desired.
Step 6: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the pies in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 7: Drain on paper towels and serve warm as a snack or appetizer.