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Chebyreki is a common Russian pastry that is filled with savory filling, usually ground meat. You can find Chebureki at any of the street markets in Russia.

The dough, for Chebureki Recipe, is made with yeast and rolled out very thin. Optionally, you can use the uncooked tortillas, as they make a very similar texture to the original dough.

I love this dish because of the simplicity, and it’s quick and easy ability to use for lunch or dinner.

How to Freeze Chebureki:

After you put Chebureki together, cover them in a plastic wrap or place parchment paper between each one. Seal them in a ziplock bag. They can be frozen for several weeks. When ready to serve, thaw Chebureki in a fridge and cook according to instructions.

Recipe

Russian pastry Chebureki on a plate

Russian pastry Chebureki

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Servings
4 People
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 6 Uncooked tortillas
  • 1 lb Ground Meat
  • 1/2 large Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Egg
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine meat together with egg, seasoning and an onion. Place a few table spoons of meat on one side of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
    Tortilla on a table with meat mixture on half it
  • Pinch sides together with a fork; make sure it’s all tight and filling doesn't drip out.
    Tortilla being pinched together using a fork to press both sides together
  • Preheat oil on a skillet to low/medium heat. Place filled tortillas. Cook until each side is golden brown.
    Russian pastry Chebureki frying on skillet
  •  Remove from skillet; let it rest on paper towel.
    Russian pastry Chebureki resting on a paper towel

Freezing Option

  • After you put the chebureki together, wrap each one individually in a plastic wrap. Place all chebureki together into a ziplock bag and freeze. Once ready to use, thaw it inside the refrigerator. Cook per instructions in step #3.
    Russian pastry Chebureki wrapped individually in plastic wrap on a plate
Posted October 10, 2012

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Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.