Beef, Onion, and Cheddar Pierogies

Name: Beef, Onion, and Cheddar Pierogies
Yield: Makes about 50 Servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; ½ cup whole milk; ¼ cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for surface; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 ounces ground beef chuck (20% fat); Kosher salt; 1 large onion, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 ounces extra sharp cheddar, grated (about 1 cup); Cornstarch (for dusting); All-purpose flour (for dusting); 1 large egg, beaten to blend; Kosher salt; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided; Caramelized onions and sour cream (for serving); A 3¼-inch round cutter

By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau

April 13, 2016

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Alex Lau

If you can get it, these are ideally made with ground shortrib, but using chuck will give you an equally savory filling. If you want to have a pierogi party, check out three more fillings for Kielbasa, Sauerkrat, and Potato Pierogies,
Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Pierogies, and Cottage Cheese and Blueberry Pierogies.

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