Pankey z Myasom
Pancakes with Meat
A hearty and traditional Belarusian dish featuring thin pancakes (bliny) filled with a savory minced meat mixture. It's a comforting and flavorful meal, often served as a main course.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil(for batter, plus more for frying)
- 500 g Ground pork or beef
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill(chopped, for filling)
- 1 cup Sour cream(for serving)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pancake batter: Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk milk and eggs. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. Stir in 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
💡 Tip: Let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes for fluffier pancakes. - 2
Make the meat filling: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped dill. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Drain any excess fat.
- 3
Cook the pancakes: Heat a lightly oiled non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the cooked pancakes.
- 4
Assemble the pancakes: Lay a pancake flat. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat filling onto one half of the pancake. Fold the other half over to create a half-moon shape, or roll it up like a crepe. Repeat with the remaining pancakes and filling.
💡 Tip: You can also cut the pancakes into strips and mix them with the filling for a different presentation. - 5
Serve: Arrange the filled pancakes on a serving platter. Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream.
💡 Tip: These can also be lightly pan-fried again after filling for a crispier exterior.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the meat filling is not too wet, or it will make the pancakes soggy.
- ✓Adjust the amount of dill to your preference.
- ✓For a richer filling, you can add a tablespoon of butter or a splash of broth while cooking the meat.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Use a mixture of ground pork and beef for a richer flavor.
- Add sautéed mushrooms to the meat filling.
- Serve with a side of pickled vegetables.