John's Pierogies Recipe

Name: John's Pierogies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tbsp. seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp. crushed thyme; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk, room temperature; 2 eggs, room temperature; 1/2 stick Butter, room temperature; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. Baking Powder; 1 dash salt

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. crushed thyme
1 egg
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 stick Butter, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. Baking Powder
1 dash salt

1
Cook beef and onion until lightly browned (pour off fat).
2
Add salt, bread crumbs and thyme.
3
Let mixture cool; mix in one beaten egg.
4
Dough Preparation: Mix 2-1/2 cups flour, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
5
Make a make a well in mixture; add milk, eggs and butter.
6
Kneed flour until firm.
7
Separate dough into two equal portions.
8
Cover the portion not being rolled to keep moist.
9
Sprinkle flour onto surface being used to roll dough.
10
Roll dough until it is approximately 1/8-inch thick.
11
Cut dough in 2-1/2 inch circles.
12
Roll the circles and additional few times, pick up circle, turn it over and add filling to dough.
13
Fold dough over filling and press ends with a fork to seal.
14
Moisten ends if needed.
15
Place in boiling water for six minutes.
16
Place Pierogies in a pan with melted butter.
17
Should be refrigerated and rewarmed when the are ready to be eaten.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and more.

Yes, John's Pierogies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

John's Pierogies

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Variations & substitutions

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