Pan-Fried Pierogi with Meat and Onion Filling

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Traditional Polish dumplings filled with savory ground beef, onions, and bacon, pan-fried until golden and served with a cool sour cream drizzle. This Polish-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, salt, egg 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 6, 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: 45 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Polish cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: For dough: Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Add 1 large egg and 1/2 cup water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: For filling: Cook 1/2 lb ground beef until browned, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 tbsp diced bacon, cooking 3 more minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cool completely.
  3. Step 3: Roll rested dough into a thin sheet. Cut into 3-inch circles. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each circle, fold over, and seal edges by crimping with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add pierogi and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  5. Step 5: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add cooked pierogi and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately, drizzling with additional sour cream if desired.

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