Jul 13 2026
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The Essential Ukrainian Dinner Recipe

Inspired by Veselka
Time3h
Serves4

Includes 2 dozen pierogi, 1 quart of stew, 2 quarts of soup, fried onions, beet salad, challah bread, and egg noodles. Serves 3-4.

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Ingredients

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Pierogi

Stew

Soup

Fried Onions

Beet Salad

Challah Bread

Egg Noodles

Method

Pierogi

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs and water. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Filling

    Mash the potatoes and mix with cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Shape the Pierogi

    Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold, and seal the edges.

  4. 4

    Cook the Pierogi

    Boil in salted water until they float. Remove and fry in butter until golden brown.

Stew

  1. 5

    Sear the Beef

    In a large pot, sear the beef chuck until browned on all sides.

  2. 6

    Add Vegetables

    Add onions, carrots, and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.

  3. 7

    Simmer

    Add beef broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.

Soup

  1. 8

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In a pot, combine cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.

  2. 9

    Add Broth

    Pour in vegetable broth, add salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Fried Onions

  1. 10

    Fry the Onions

    In a skillet, melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook until golden brown.

Beet Salad

  1. 11

    Mix the Salad

    In a bowl, combine diced beets, chopped onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well.

Challah Bread

  1. 12

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with honey. Add flour, eggs, and salt. Knead until smooth.

  2. 13

    Let it Rise

    Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

  3. 14

    Shape and Bake

    Shape the dough into a braid and place in a loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.

Egg Noodles

  1. 15

    Mix the Dough

    In a bowl, combine flour, eggs, salt, and water. Mix until a dough forms.

  2. 16

    Roll and Cut

    Roll out the dough and cut into strips. Cook in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes.

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