Žemaitiški mėsos pyragėliai - lietuviška virtuvė

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, and margarine is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots have a milder flavor, and leeks are often less expensive.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, yeast, warm milk, melted butter, and salt until smooth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

While the dough is rising, sauté chopped onions in butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add ground meat to the onions and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.

Mix in chopped mushrooms, garlic, and season with black pepper and caraway seeds; cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into circles using a cutter or glass.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.

Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Serve warm with sour cream on the side.

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