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ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor at a lower cost.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

Create a well in the center and add eggs and water.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Wrap the dough in plastic and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then mix with ground meat and season with pepper.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut out circles using a glass or cutter.

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

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and pinch edges to seal.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Drop pelmeni into boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

Pan-fry in butter until golden brown, if desired.

Serve hot with sour cream and fresh herbs.

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