Fried Meat Pies (Belyashi) with Ready Minced Meat and Kefir Dough

Name: Fried Meat Pies (Belyashi) with Ready Minced Meat and Kefir Dough
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 18 servings
Ingredients: 500 ml Kefir

A wonderful homemade dish made from the simplest ingredients! A quick and easy recipe for fluffy, juicy Belyashi from yeast-free kefir dough with mixed minced meat, fried in a pan. These golden pies will surely surprise everyone with their rich flavor!

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Updated : 20 October, 2025

Easy

More than 1 hour.

Ingredients

500 milliliters

Kefir

700 grams

Wheat flour

350 milliliters

Vegetable oil

1 teaspoon

Baking soda

1.5 teaspoon

Salt

500 grams

Ground meat

1

Onions

to taste

Ground pepper mix

to taste

Ground coriander

to taste

Cumin

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

First, prepare all the ingredients and spices for making homemade fried Belyashi with meat filling.

Step 2

For the yeast-free dough, pour 500 ml (about 2 cups) of cold kefir into a large bowl.

Step 3

Add 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, and mix well.

Step 4

Sift 700 g (about 5 ¾ cups) of all-purpose flour into the kefir mixture in two portions.

Step 5

Mix everything well and knead the dough. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and knead until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a plastic bag, and let rest for 1 hour at room temperature.

Step 7

In a deep bowl, add 500 g (about 1 lb) mixed minced meat and 1 finely chopped large onion.

Step 8

Season with salt, ground black and red pepper, cumin, and coriander to taste.

Step 9

Mix everything thoroughly and let the filling rest while the dough is rising.

Step 10

After resting, place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead it. Divide into two equal parts and keep one in a plastic bag.

Step 11

Divide each half into several equal pieces and form small balls.

Step 12

Flatten each ball into a small circle. Place 1 tbsp of meat filling in the center and spread evenly, pressing gently with a fork.

Step 13

Gather the edges of the dough toward the center and pinch them together, leaving a small hole in the middle. Place seam-side down.

Step 14

Heat 300-350 ml (1¼-1½ cups) vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the Belyashi hole-side down and fry until golden brown on one side.

Step 15

Turn them over, pour 1 tbsp of hot oil into each hole, and continue frying until golden on the other side.

Step 16

Transfer the cooked Belyashi to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot.

Step 17

Cook together, cook simply, and enjoy delicious homemade food made from affordable ingredients! Bon appétit!