Beef Filling for Dumplings
This simple homemade beef filling is ideal for dumplings and can also be used for manti. Onion and a little milk keep the meat juicy, while pumpkin or grated raw potato can be added for variation.
Updated : 15 October, 2026
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
500 grams
Beef
1
Onion
2
Garlic
50 milliliters
Milk
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. You can use ready-made ground beef or grind the meat yourself. If grinding it at home, choose boneless beef, preferably a tender cut without tough connective tissue.
Step 2
Pat the beef thoroughly dry with paper towels, then cut it into pieces, trimming away any tough connective tissue as needed.
Step 3
Pass the meat through a meat grinder. For a finer, more tender texture, you can grind it a second time.
Step 4
Peel the onion, cut it into pieces and place it in a food chopper.
Step 5
Finely chop the onion and add it to the ground beef. Do not process it into a puree; it should simply be finely chopped. You can also chop it very finely with a knife. Peel the garlic and press it directly into the bowl.
Step 6
Season with salt and your preferred spices to taste. A mixture of ground peppers works well. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
Step 7
Gradually pour in the milk, mixing it into the ground beef. You can use water instead of milk if preferred.
Step 8
Knead the filling thoroughly, then refrigerate for 20–30 minutes so the flavors can combine. The beef filling is ready to use.
Step 9
To make dumplings by hand, cut circles from the prepared dough, place a little filling in the center of each and seal the edges.
Step 10
You can also use a dumpling mold to make a larger batch. Cook the dumplings immediately or freeze them for later.
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