Lena's Chebureki Recipe
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Lena's Chebureki Recipe
Description
Lena's Chebureki Recipe combines equal parts ground beef and pork blended with chopped cilantro, parsley, and green onion for an aromatic and flavorful filling. The mixture is seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper and moistened with milk to add a touch of tenderness. The filling is spread over half of a raw tortilla, which is then sealed carefully by brushing water on the edges and pressing firmly with a fork to prevent the filling from leaking during frying.
The assembled chebureki are pan-fried in canola oil over medium heat for about three minutes per side until the exterior turns golden brown and the meat filling is cooked inside. Using two skillets helps expedite the cooking process if needed. Once cooked, the chebureki are drained on paper towels to remove excess oil, resulting in a crispy and satisfying texture outside with a juicy and flavorful interior.
This recipe is practical for making a filling savory snack or light meal, and it uses store-bought tortillas as a convenient substitute for traditional dough. The combination of beef, pork, and fresh herbs gives a distinct taste, and the frying method emphasizes contrasts between crisp shell and tender filling.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ cilantro chopped, medium bunch
- ½ parsley chopped, medium bunch
- 1 green onion 1 cup chopped, large bunch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 15 tortilla raw
Instructions
- Mix ground pork and ground beef together using Kitchen Aid with paddle attachment or by hand.
- Stir in the cilantro, parsley and green onion. Add salt, ground pepper and milk.
Assembling Cherubeki:
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add enough canola to cover bottom of pan. Use two skillets to speed up the process.
- Place a heaping tablespoon over 1/2 of the tortilla. Spread the meat over 1/2 of the tortilla, leaving about a 1-inch border.
- Brush water on the entire border of the tortilla; enough so you can see that it's wet, otherwise it won't seal.
- Press the sides together and seal with a fork. Flip the tortilla over and seal the other side with the fork as well to make sure they don't open while frying.
- Saute 3 minutes on each side over medium heat. You may need to adjust your heat settings (not all ranges are created equal), but they do need about 3 minutes per side to cook through. Place them between paper towels when done.
- They can get a little juicy inside so be careful that you don't get a lap-full of juice when taking a bite.
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