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Pierogi and Meatball Skillet

Delicious Pierogi and Meatball Skillet Recipe for Quick Dinners

This Pierogi and Meatball Skillet is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for quick dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 box (16 oz) frozen pierogies
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill for serving

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Soak panko breadcrumbs in whole milk for about 5 minutes until absorbed.
  2. In a large bowl, combine soaked breadcrumbs with the egg, grated garlic, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and ground beef. Mix gently until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs using a cookie scoop.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté frozen pierogies until golden brown; set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add olive oil and sear meatballs until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
  6. Melt remaining butter in the skillet and sauté onions until soft. Stir in flour for about 2 minutes.
  7. Gradually whisk in beef broth and milk; cook until thickened.
  8. Return meatballs and pierogies to the skillet; stir gently until heated through.
  9. Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley or dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 22g

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, and personalize with herbs or spices as desired.

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