Vareniki (Pierogies) with Meat & Potatoes from Thomas

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is a budget-friendly substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while margarine can be a cost-effective alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while bread flour is often less expensive.

Put 4 cups of all-purpose flour in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of salt and mix.

Add 1 cup of sour cream and crack in 3 eggs.

Mix until the dough comes together.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for a few minutes.

For the filling, add 1 pound of ground beef to a skillet with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add 2 small chopped onions and cook until softened.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste.

In a separate bowl, mash 1 pound of cooked potatoes and mix with the meat mixture.

Take the rested dough and work with one piece at a time.

Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

Place filling on each circle and fold over, sealing the edges.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the vareniki.

Cook until they float to the top, indicating they are ready.

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