Description
Beef Belyashi are delicious fried pastries filled with seasoned ground beef, perfect for a hearty meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle about 4 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the belyashi in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can bake the belyashi at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Try adding chopped herbs like parsley or dill to the beef mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 belyashi
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg