Traditional Russian Beef Pelmeni
Traditional Russian Beef Pelmeni feature delicate, silky dumpling wrappers encasing a juicy beef-and-onion filling that's peppery, well-seasoned, and deeply satisfying. The balance of tender dough and savory meat makes them perfect for a cozy dinner, a winter gathering, or as a hearty main with sour cream and vinegar on the side.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Russian Beef Pelmeni, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Make the dough: In a liquid measuring cup, combine the egg, oil, and salt; add enough warm water to reach 1 cup.
- 3
Pour this into a large bowl and knead in 3 cups flour until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 4
Cover the dough with a dish towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, water, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly by hand or with a fork. Set aside.
- 6
Lightly dust a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon flour; set aside.
- 7
Roll out a portion of the dough very thin on a lightly floured surface; keep the remaining dough covered with a dish towel to prevent drying.
- 8
Cut out 2 1/2-inch circles with a cookie cutter.
- 9
Place about 1 teaspoon of filling on one side of each dough circle.
- 10
Fold the dough over and seal the edges with your fingers to form a crescent.
- 11
Bring the ends together and pinch to seal.
- 12
Set on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Freeze the pelmeni for 30 minutes to keep them from sticking together.
- 13
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a simmer. Working in batches, cook the frozen pelmeni in the simmering water until the meat is cooked through and the pelmeni float to the top, about 5 minutes.
- 14
Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 15
Use a slotted spoon to transfer to serving plates. Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 241.17 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 11.23 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 26.17 g 10%
- Total Fat 9.25 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.67 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.7 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 45.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.59 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 15.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 34.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.23 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Russian Beef Pelmeni is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Coarse Salt, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 241.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Russian Beef Pelmeni made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Coarse Salt, Eggs, Ground Beef. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Russian Beef Pelmeni?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 241.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Russian Beef Pelmeni easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Traditional Russian Beef Pelmeni healthy?
- Traditional Russian Beef Pelmeni has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 241.17 calories and 11.23 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.67 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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