Russian Hamburgers

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 3

Russian Hamburgers - A savory twist on the classic American burger

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

580

Sugar

Fat

35g

Russian Hamburgers, also known as Pirozhki, are a popular street food in Russia. They are essentially fried dough pockets filled with a variety of fillings, including ground beef, potatoes, and mushrooms. This particular recipe features a savory ground beef and hard-boiled egg mixture, making for a hearty and flavorful meal. The dough is rolled out into thin patties and filled with the meat mixture, before being folded and deep-fried until golden brown. While not the healthiest option, these Russian Hamburgers are sure to satisfy any craving for a savory and indulgent meal.

Instructions

1.	Thaw the bread dough according to package instructions.
2.	Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs.
3.	Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Let cool.
4.	In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with the chopped hard-boiled eggs and sautéed onion.
5.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.	Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll each piece into a ball.
7.	Flatten each ball into a thin patty and spoon a heaping tablespoon of the meat mixture into the center.
8.	Fold the dough up and over the meat, pinching the edges to seal.
9.	Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F and fry the patties until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
10.	Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

PROS

The combination of hearty ground beef and hard-boiled eggs makes for a satisfying and filling meal.
The fried dough adds a crispy texture and a touch of sweetness.

CONS

This dish is not particularly healthy due to the deep frying and high fat content.
It may be difficult to handle the hot oil and assemble the patties.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy, this dish does provide a significant amount of protein from the ground beef and eggs.

	2 frozen bread dough
	3 hard-boiled eggs
	3 tablespoons oil
	1 onion , diced
	2 lbs ground beef
	salt , as needed
	ground black pepper , as needed
	oil , for deep frying