Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Pierogi and Meatball Skillet, a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender pierogies and savory meatballs in a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum satisfaction. With its rich taste enhanced by the warm spices of nutmeg and allspice, this skillet meal is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s versatile enough to allow you to swap in your favorite proteins or veggies based on what’s available. Serve it with fresh herbs for an extra touch of flavor and enjoy a hearty dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 1 box (16 oz) frozen pierogies
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture by combining breadcrumbs and milk, then adding egg, garlic, spices, beef, and pork. Form into meatballs.
- Cook pierogies in a skillet with butter until golden; set aside.
- Fry meatballs in the same skillet until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Sauté onions in remaining butter, add flour, then whisk in broth and seasonings to create the sauce.
- Combine cooked pierogies and meatballs with sauce; warm through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg