Source: New Africa, AdobeStockClassic meat pirozhki are always a hit – whether yeast-leavened or unleavened, puff pastry or rich dough, baked or fried. You can experiment not only with the dough but also with various fillings. To help you with this, we've compiled a large selection of 25 proven recipes!
1. With Meat and Onion
Source: dzen.ruYou will need: 300 g meat, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Mince the meat into ground meat using any convenient method. Add chopped onion and spices to taste, then mix the filling.
2. Meat and Herb Filling
Source: bulkabakery.ruYou will need: 350 g beef, 4 cloves garlic, 2 onions, 1 bunch green onions, 1 bunch fresh herbs, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and garlic, and sauté them in oil for a couple of minutes. Add ground or minced meat, and fry for another 3-4 minutes. Mix the prepared pirozhki filling with spices and all the chopped herbs.
3. With Meat, Egg, and Green Onion
Source: ohotamyasa.ruYou will need: 200 g meat, 2 eggs, 20 g green onions, spices.
Preparation: Boil the meat until tender and shred it into fine fibers. Separately, hard-boil the eggs and chop them finely. Add chopped green onions and season the filling.
4. Meat Filling with Sautéed Vegetables
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruYou will need: 300 g meat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them for 5 minutes. Add the minced meat and fry for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season the filling.
5. Meat Filling with Korean Carrots
Source: myuspehlife.ruYou will need: 300 g meat, 1 onion, 150 g Korean carrots, spices, vegetable oil, 2 tbsp sour cream, fresh herbs.
Preparation: Mince the meat and fry it with the onion in oil for 5-7 minutes. Mix with Korean carrots, add chopped herbs, season the filling, and add a little sour cream.
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6. With Meat and Rice
Source: vk.comYou will need: 300 g meat, 70 g rice, 1 onion, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cook the rice until done. Mince the meat, finely chop the onion, and fry them together until golden brown. Mix the filling with rice and season.
7. Meat and Mushroom Filling for Pirozhki
Source: za-edoy.ruYou will need: 300 g meat, 250 g mushrooms, 1 onion, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mince the meat and fry it until cooked through. Separately, sauté the chopped onion with mushrooms until the moisture evaporates. Mix everything together and season the filling.
8. With Meat and Liver
Source: thesteak.ruYou will need: 300 g pork, 300 g pork liver, 1 onion, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Boil the pork and liver separately until cooked through and pass them through a meat grinder. Chop and fry the onion in oil until golden. Mix with the ground meat and season the filling.
9. With Meat and Pumpkin
Source: za-edoy.ruYou will need: 300 g meat, 1 onion, 150 g pumpkin, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and meat, and fry them together for 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped pumpkin and fry for the same amount of time. Season the filling.
10. Meat and Buckwheat Filling for Pirozhki
Source: pinterest.comYou will need: 300 g meat, 40 g buckwheat, 1 bunch fresh herbs, 1 onion, 2 tbsp sour cream, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Pass the meat through a meat grinder, finely chop the onion, and fry them together until cooked. Cook the buckwheat, chop the herbs, and mix the filling. Add spices and sour cream.
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11. With Meat and Cheese
Source: pinterest.comYou will need: 300 g meat, 150 g hard cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 bunch green onions, 1 bunch fresh herbs, 1 onion, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mince the meat with the onion and fry until cooked. Chop all the herbs, grate the cheese, mix the filling, season, and dress with sour cream.
12. Meat and Pomegranate Filling
Source: za-edoy.ruYou will need: 300 g lamb, 1 bunch cilantro, 2 onions, 1.5 cm ginger root, 1 pomegranate, spices.
Preparation: Mince the lamb, finely chop the onion and cilantro, grate the ginger, and mix everything together. Add pomegranate seeds and spices to taste.
13. With Meat, Basil, and Tomato Paste
Source: dzen.ruYou will need: 500 g meat, 200 g hard cheese, 2 onions, 1 bell pepper, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp basil, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and bell pepper, and sauté them for 5 minutes with spices. Add ground meat and fry everything together for another 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and 150 ml water, and simmer the filling until the liquid evaporates. Let it cool slightly and mix with grated cheese.
14. Meat and Cabbage Filling for Pirozhki
Source: pudov.ruYou will need: 350 g meat, 400 g cabbage, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mince the meat and fry it for a couple of minutes. Add chopped onion and grated carrot, and fry everything together for a few more minutes. Add spices and thinly shredded cabbage, and simmer the filling under a lid for another 15 minutes over low heat.
15. With Meat and Potatoes
Source: novyefoto.ruYou will need: 300 g meat, 2 potatoes, 1 onion, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Boil the potatoes until tender and mash them into a puree. Finely chop the onion, sauté it for a couple of minutes, and add ground meat. Fry until cooked, season to taste, and mix with the mashed potatoes.
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16. With Meat and Apples
Source: tatgrib.ruYou will need: 500 g meat, 2 onions, 2 apples, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, mince the meat, and fry everything together for 5-7 minutes. Peel and finely chop the apples, add them to the meat, and simmer everything together for another 5 minutes over low heat. Season the filling.
17. Meat and Zucchini Filling
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruYou will need: 300 g meat, 1 zucchini, spices.
Preparation: Mince the meat using any available method. Grate the zucchini and gently squeeze out excess juice. Mix with the ground meat and season the filling.
18. With Meat and Bell Pepper
Source: cookingmir.ruYou will need: 300 g pork, 2 bell peppers, 1 hot pepper, 1 onion, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Chop and fry the onion in oil until soft. Add all the chopped peppers and fry for another couple of minutes. Add the minced pork, season everything together, and fry for another 7-10 minutes.
19. Meat, Tomato, and Cabbage Filling
Source: remontkit.ruYou will need: 500 g meat, 3 onions, 200 g cabbage, 2-3 tomatoes, 1 bunch fresh herbs, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and fry it with the ground meat until cooked. Add chopped cabbage and simmer for about 20 minutes. Season to taste. Add finely chopped tomatoes and herbs to the finished filling.
20. Meat, Tomato, and Herb Filling
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruYou will need: 500 g meat, 2 tomatoes, 1 bunch dill, 1 bunch parsley, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mince the meat. Peel and finely chop the tomatoes, chop all the herbs, season the filling, and mix.
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21. Meat and Eggplant Filling
Source: tatyanakost.wordpress.comYou will need: 300 g beef, 100 g each of onion, carrot, and celery root, 1 eggplant, 2 sprigs thyme, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Peel the eggplant, dice it finely, and fry until golden. Chop the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté them separately. Add minced meat or ground meat to them, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add water if necessary. Mix with the eggplant, add thyme to the filling, and season.
22. With Meat, Bulgur, and Suluguni
Source: pinterest.comYou will need: 300 g beef, 100 g suluguni cheese, 50 g bulgur, 1 onion, 1 bunch parsley, 2 tsp tomato paste, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, mince the meat, and fry everything together. Add tomato paste, a couple of tablespoons of water, spices, and simmer briefly. Separately, cook the bulgur. Chop the parsley, grate the suluguni, and mix the filling.
23. Boiled Meat Filling for Pirozhki
Source: za-edoy.ruYou will need: 500 g meat, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 5 tbsp broth, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them until golden. Boil the meat until tender and shred it into fine fibers. Mix the filling, season, and add a little broth for juiciness.
24. With Meat and Pineapples
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruYou will need: 150 g chicken, 100 g pineapple, 15 g green onions, 10 g fresh herbs, 2 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the chicken until cooked and finely chop it. Chop the herbs, green onions, and pineapples. Add a little mayonnaise to the filling.
25. Meat and Pickled Cucumber Filling
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruYou will need: 300 g meat, 1-2 pickled cucumbers, 1/2 onion, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Boil the meat until cooked and mince it. Finely chop the onion and fry it in oil until golden. Chop the cucumbers, mix the filling, and season to taste.