Siberian Pelmeni Recipe

Name: Siberian Pelmeni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound veal neck, cut into cubes; 1 pound beef shoulder, cut into cubes; 1 large onion, sliced and caramelized; 1/2 cup chopped dill; 4 ounces white Pullman loaf, crust removed and soaked in 1 cup heavy cream; 1 egg; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; About 80 Wonton Wrappers; 3/4 cup very thinly sliced mushrooms (shittake, cremini, enoki, or porcini), cooked; 3 tablespoons cooked or pickled beets, small dice; 18 mint leaves, coarsely chopped or torn by hand; 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 3 quarts beef or chicken consomme/bouillion, hot

Servings: persons

1 pound veal neck, cut into cubes
1 pound beef shoulder, cut into cubes
1 large onion, sliced and caramelized
1/2 cup chopped dill
4 ounces white Pullman loaf, crust removed and soaked in 1 cup heavy cream
1 egg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 80 Wonton Wrappers
3/4 cup very thinly sliced mushrooms (shittake, cremini, enoki, or porcini), cooked
3 tablespoons cooked or pickled beets, small dice
18 mint leaves, coarsely chopped or torn by hand
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
3 quarts beef or chicken consomme/bouillion, hot

1
In a large bowl, combine meat cubes, onion, dill, soaked bread, egg, salt and pepper.
2
Let sit for 2 hours in refrigerator for flavors to combine.
3
Grind mixture through a meat grinder 2 times using a medium die.
4
Mixture should be finely pureed and sticky.
5
Cut rounds out of wonton wrapper.
6
Fill each wrapper with 1/2 teaspoon of mixture.
7
Fold over and make tortellini shape.
8
Fold sides over.
9
Place in large saucepan with boiling water and boil for about 3 minutes.
10
Serve in deep-dish plates.
11
Divide mushroom slices, beet dice, mint leaves, and dill into between 8 dishes.
12
Add 10 pelmini and pour over consomme.

561

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound veal neck, cut into cubes, 1 pound beef shoulder, cut into cubes, 1 large onion, sliced and caramelized, 1/2 cup chopped dill, and more.

Yes, Siberian Pelmeni falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Siberian Pelmeni

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