Vareniki with cabbage and meat

Cookinero 28 January 2023

If you have never cooked cabbage and meat dumplings before, try it using our proven recipe. By the way, do you know how this dish differs from dumplings in general? The fact that minced meat for the latter is always raw, and dumplings are stuffed with products that have undergone one or another heat treatment. In this case, we use boiled meat, passed through a meat grinder, and stewed cabbage. By the way, it turns out very tasty and satisfying! Therefore, such dumplings can be served for dinner even on weekdays, because the meat can be boiled in advance.

How to cook Vareniki with cabbage and meat

Step 1

Vareniki with cabbage and meat

Prepare the stuffing for dumplings. Pour the meat in a saucepan with boiling water, bring to a boil, salt, cook over low heat for 1.5 hours. Then cut into pieces and pass through a meat grinder. Strain the broth into a saucepan, add water to 3 liters.

Step 2

Vareniki with cabbage and meat

Peel the onion, chop very finely. Finely chop the cabbage. Saute the onion in oil in a large skillet, 5 minutes. Add cabbage, salt, simmer for 15 minutes. Mix with meat, salt and pepper.

Step 3

Vareniki with cabbage and meat

Roll out the dough, cut out circles with a diameter of 8–9 cm, put a spoonful of the filling. Blind the edges of the dumplings, pinch them with a “pigtail”. Bring the broth with water to a boil. Lower the dumplings in batches, cook for 7-8 minutes. after re-boiling.

Vareniki with cabbage and meat - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute ground meat (beef, pork, or a mixture) for the cooked and ground meat. Brown the ground meat in the skillet before adding the onions and cabbage. Ensure it's fully cooked before mixing with the cabbage.
Cooked vareniki can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Absolutely! Omit the meat entirely and increase the amount of cabbage. You could also add other vegetables like mushrooms or carrots to the filling. Consider adding a source of protein like cooked lentils or crumbled tofu.
To freeze vareniki, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. This prevents them from sticking together. They can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
You can cook frozen vareniki directly from the freezer. Simply drop them into boiling water or broth, as you would with fresh vareniki, and cook for a few minutes longer (about 10-12 minutes) until they float and are heated through.
Vareniki are delicious served with sour cream, melted butter, or fried onions. You can also serve them with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like dill or parsley. For a heartier meal, serve them alongside a stew or soup.
Yes, you can use different types of cabbage like savoy or napa cabbage, but the cooking time may vary. Adjust the simmering time based on the tenderness of the cabbage.
To adjust the portion size, simply increase or decrease the quantities of all ingredients proportionally. Remember to adjust the cooking time accordingly, especially if you significantly increase the amount of filling.

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