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Pierogi with onions for dinner

Classic Pierogi with Onions

Discover the comfort of homemade Simplest Dumplings with Onion, a classic dish that transforms ordinary dumplings into a delightfully savory meal.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Eastern European, Polish
Keyword: dumplings, Easy Recipe, pierogi
Servings: 2 people
Author: Marcin Skrzypiec

Ingredients

  • 21 oz savory pierogi or ~600g
  • 2 onions medium-sized
  • 2 tablespoons of butter or oil
  • 1 tsp salt per quart of water

Instructions

  • Boil Water: Boil water with a teaspoon of salt per quart for the pierogi.
    1 tsp salt
  • Sauté Onions: Peel and slice onions, then sauté in butter or oil until translucent (6-10 minutes).
    2 onions, 2 tablespoons of butter
  • Cook Pierogi: Boil the pierogi according to the recipe or package instructions. Or do the following: wait until they float to the surface, then continue cooking for 2-4 more minutes.
    21 oz savory pierogi
  • Dry Pierogi: Drain and dry the cooked pierogi on a plate for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  • Combine and Cook: Add pierogi to the onions in the pan and cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes, flipping once for even browning.
  • Serve: Serve the pierogi with onions as desired.
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