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Classic Russian Pelmeni

Name: Classic Russian Pelmeni
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 300g ground beef; 150g ground pork; 1 small onion — finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic — minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons water; 1 bay leaf; Salted water for boiling; Sour cream (as needed); Fresh dill — chopped

Delve into Russian cuisine with these hearty dumplings, perfect for a warming meal any time of the year.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 29, 2025

Classic Russian Pelmeni — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Cooking

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 569 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbs: 50.75 g
Fat: 25.25 g
Fiber: 2.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2275 kcal
Protein: 120 g
Carbs: 203 g
Fat: 101 g
Fiber: 9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups all-purpose flour	910	25	190	2	7
1/2 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 large egg	72	6	1	5	0
1/2 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
300g ground beef	774	60	0	54	0
150g ground pork	375	27	0	30	0
1 small onion — finely chopped	28	1	6	0	1
2 cloves garlic — minced	9	0	2	0	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 teaspoon black pepper	3	0	1	0	1
2 tablespoons water	0	0	0	0	0
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
Salted water for boiling	0	0	0	0	0
Sour cream (as needed)	100	1	2	10	0
Fresh dill — chopped	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Whisk flour and salt
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2
Add egg and water
Make a well in the center and add the egg and water.
3
Knead the dough
Knead the mixture until a smooth dough forms. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.

Mixing the Filling

1
Combine filling ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and water.
2
Mix and chill
Mix thoroughly until well combined. Cover and refrigerate if not using immediately.
Tip: Ensure the filling is well mixed to avoid air pockets. Use cold ingredients to keep the filling firm and easy to handle.

How to Make Classic Russian Pelmeni

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Roll the dough
Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
2
Shape the pelmeni
Cut the dough into circles, fill with a teaspoon of meat mixture, and seal the edges tightly.
3
Boil the dumplings
Boil in salted water with a bay leaf until they float, approximately 5-7 minutes.