Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

an impressive party snack

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 32m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 57m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (34 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the dough

Nutritional Information

184
Calories
10.5g
Fat
15.3g
Carbohydrates
7.2g
Protein
15mg
Cholesterol
133mg
Sodium
Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

Recipe Description

Put these Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat on the menu for your next party and your guests will talk about them for weeks, if not months after! The best thing about this recipe is that it is so easy to make. For best results, use your creative skills to display the dumplings artistically on a serving platter.

Start by combining all savory ingredients to make the dumpling filling. Prepare a pastry dough using flour, salt, oil, milk and yeast. No kneading required! Take little pieces of the pastry at a time and roll them into oval shapes. Place a spoonful of filling on each pastry oval and fold the sides to create a little boat. Bake in the oven and serve warm. Yum!

To make Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

  2. 2

    Make dough

    5 min
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    Mix 12 ounces of flour with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1½ fluid ounces of sunflower oil. Mix 7 fluid ounces of warm milk and ¼ tsp of active dry yeast and add to the flour. Combine all ingredients to make a dough. Let rest covered for a few minutes.

  3. 3

    Make filling

    5 min
    Step 3 - Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with MeatStep 3 - Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

    Place 2 finely chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon of parsley, ½ a red bell pepper, ½ a green bell pepper, 1 tomato, 11 ounces of ground beef, 1 teaspoon of tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of pine nuts, 1 tablespoon each of olive oil, coriander, paprika, ½ a tablespoon of cumin and salt & pepper to taste in a bowl. Mix well with your hands.

  4. 4

    Roll out dough

    1 min
    Step 4 - Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

    Take small pieces of the dough at a time and use a rolling pin to roll them out into an oval shape on a lightly floured work surface.

  5. 5

    Add filling

    1 min
    Step 5 - Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

    Spoon one tablespoon of filling onto the center of each piece of dough.

  6. 6

    Shape the dumplings

    1 min
    Step 6 - Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

    Fold the sides of each dough piece together and press the ends together firmly using your fingers. The finished dumpling should resemble a little boat.

  7. 7

    Repeat

    19 min
    Step 7 - Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

    Repeat the process until all the dough and filling is used. Place shaped dumplings on lined with parchment paper baking sheets.

  8. 8

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 8 - Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

    Bake the dumplings in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat

    Arrange the dumplings on a serving platter, sprinkle with pomegranate arils and serve warm.

These Middle Eastern Dumplings Stuffed with Meat are a great party snack. Your guests will be so impressed! Try them soon and don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes in your instagram posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (34 reviews)
Maggie
February 25, 2025
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Super easy and delish dumplings!

Mark
December 26, 2024
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Simply great! Kids loved these dumplings.

Diana
November 21, 2024
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Best dumplings ever!

Evelyn
October 21, 2024
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Absolutely delicious dumplings!

Zara71
October 11, 2023
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Wow! These dumplings are bomb! I made 'em for a family gathering, and everyone was raving about 'em. Super easy to whip up - no kneading? Yes, please! It's like a lil' boat of flavor in every bite. Totally gonna make this my go-to dish for future parties. Gracias por la receta!

Xander
October 10, 2023
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I made these dumplings for a family gathering, and they were quite the hit! The filling was flavourful and they came out wonderfully. Even my little sister asked for seconds, which is saying something!

Hannah Smith
October 10, 2023
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Delish!

Benny
October 2, 2023
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Wow, these dumplings are amazing! I made them for a small gathering, and everyone couldn't stop raving about them. The dough was super easy to roll out, and the filling was so flavorful. I even tried some different spices for fun! They were like little boats of joy on the plate.

Ximena
October 1, 2023
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Delicious!

Simon Brown
April 6, 2023
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Amazing taste!

Nadia
June 23, 2022
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Wow! These dumplings are a game changer! I made them for my husband and he couldn't stop raving. So easy to whip up, they felt like a party in my mouth. Totally recommend them for gatherings!

Maddie
April 22, 2022
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OMG, these dumplings were a hit!!

Ella
March 17, 2022
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I made these Middle Eastern dumplings for a friend's party last week. They were a hit! So easy to prepare and the filling was delicious. Everyone couldn't stop talking about them. I felt proud serving such a unique dish!

Hannah
January 31, 2022
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So simple, delicious. I made these dumplings for my kids' birthday party, and they all loved them. I was proud to serve something so unique that everyone enjoyed. It’s become my new go-to recipe for any gathering.

Maya
September 17, 2021
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I made these dumplings for my book club and everyone loved them. They were so easy to prepare, and the flavors were just exceptional! I felt proud to share a little bit of my culture.

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