Delicious stuffing for meat dumplings of different types

It is hardly possible to find a definite answer to the question which stuffing is best for dumplings - as they say, how many people, so many opinions. There are adherents of dishes with lamb, and some believe that you need to mix more types of meat - for example, in addition to those mentioned, add more poultry. But basically it is advised to mix beef and pork in equal proportions. It turns out quite tasty, not too greasy, they say, this is a real Siberian recipe.

What to cook minced meat for dumplings

For the “Siberian” version, it is best to take a non-greasy, but soft part of the pork neck and beef brisket. Let's try to make such stuffing on dumplings: the recipe is classic.

You will need:

• low-fat pork - 250 g;
• beef - 250 g;
• cold water (from the refrigerator);
• salt - 0.5 teaspoon;
• bulbs - 2 pieces;
• garlic - 1-2 cloves;
• black pepper or special seasoning.

Cooking

1. Wash the meat and chop it lightly, finely chop the onion and garlic.
2. Pass both types of meat through a meat grinder - with garlic (twice).
3. Put minced meat, onion in a bowl, add salt, as well as pepper (or add a special seasoning). Shuffle.
4. Take a handful of minced meat and forcefully throw it on a cutting board to beat off. As you beat, transfer to another clean container.
5. Check the density of the mixture: if it is too "dense", add a little cold water and mix thoroughly.

Secrets of special juiciness

Who does not like juicy homemade dumplings, the recipes of which are great! Consider how to make a filling for minced meat dumplings, both delicious and juicy. The best way:

• when using vegetables;
• with a combination of several varieties of meat;
• when adding water or milk.

Cabbage Recipe

You will need:

• pork - 200 g;
• beef - 200 g;
• white cabbage - 200 g;
• onion - 1 piece;
• garlic - 2 cloves;
• salt pepper.

Cooking

1. Dip chopped white cabbage in boiling salt water and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Put the cabbage on a sieve or colander so that the glass is liquid, let cool. Chop garlic and onion at random.
3. Scroll the meat, adding slices of cabbage, onions, garlic.
4. Sprinkle the mixture with ground pepper and salt, mix well.

Three Meat Option

This juicy minced meat for ravioli as in the photo, the recipe of which is given below, comes out so thanks to the use of different types of meat. The main thing is to adhere to the ratio of all products that are indicated in the recipe. It is necessary to put everything exactly, and then it will turn out a bloody thing - you will lick your fingers!

You will need:

• beef - 500 g;
• pork - 200 g;
• lamb - 400 g;
• bulbs - 2 pieces;
• flour - 1 tablespoon;
• meat broth - 0.5 cups;
• salt pepper.

Cooking

1. Dry the washed meat thoroughly with paper towels. Remove films and veins.
2. Chop in the usual way (in a meat grinder) or with a hatchet - in small pieces.
3. Crush onions, in a deep bowl, mix it with chopped meat.
4. Salt the mixture, pepper, add flour, mix. Pour the broth and mix again.

Beef Recipe

Here's how to make minced meat for beef dumplings: the recipe is simple and does not contain a lot of ingredients. You might think that ground beef is dry, but we will tell you how to make beef dumplings juicy: for this you need to add a little milk or finely grated potatoes to the meat mass (just one small potato is enough).

You will need:

• beef - 1.2 kg;
• onions - 600 g;
• milk - 100 ml;
• garlic 100 ml 2-3 cloves;
• salt pepper.

Cooking

1. Cut the meat into small pieces, twist in a meat grinder.
2. Grind onions and garlic in a blender, mix with meat mass.
3. Add salt, pepper, pour milk.
4. Stir thoroughly.

Now you know well how to make minced meat dumplings in various ways. And then we will share some more secrets related to consistency and not only.

It is interesting

Here are some secrets of delicious minced meat dumplings.

• Types of meat. Usually use 50% beef and 50% fatty pork. But you can use only beef (with the addition of water or lard) or only lean pork.
• Raw onion. This is a classic, but in case of stomach problems or with special taste preferences, it is better to put out the onion a little in vegetable oil to give it softness and remove excess pungency, bitterness.
• Fried onion. It can be added, but remember: dumplings will become dry inside. How to make dumplings juicy? Double the amount of onion or add crushed ice or more water.
• Greenery. It will turn out very tasty meat mixture, in which there is chopped green onion, parsley, dill.

Many are interested in the exact proportions - how much minced meat is needed per 1 kg of dumplings. Usually, following the recipe, one kilogram of meat produces three kilograms of the finished dish. And for those who like to measure the exact amount and want to know how many dumplings will be made from 1 kg of minced meat - about 100 pieces of “classic”, that is, not too large (4 cm in diameter) or 70-80 pieces of medium size (up to 6 cm in diameter).

Although, according to tradition, mincemeat is prepared for beef and pork dumplings, each region of our vast country has its own culinary features. Far Eastern chefs often cook with fish fillings; in the northern regions they use moose meat. Mistresses from the central regions love mushroom dumplings no less than meat dumplings, and in the Southern Urals, dumplings with raw minced potatoes and lard are molded along with meat dumplings (which makes them different from dumplings).

As you can see, there are a lot of nuances in making minced meat for dumplings, on the one hand, and on the other, there is nothing too difficult. Having mastered the basic methods, you will be able to come up with their own unique recipes that will certainly please your family and friends.