For a warm and comforting in under 1 hour, cook up a pierogi and meatball skillet. Inspired by , these meatballs are made with flavorful ground pork and ground beef, and served in a rich pan gravy. Instead of choosing between buttery egg noodles or , get the best of both worlds with cheese- and potato-stuffed pierogi! This is the epitome of and is so easy to clean up since everything is made in one pan. What a weeknight win!
How do you make juicy meatballs for a pierogi and meatball skillet?
While many use eggs and breadcrumbs as binders, a combination of liquid and starch is the key to the most tender, juicy meatballs. This recipe uses milk and panko breadcrumbs that soak together until a magical mush is formed. This not only makes for moist meatballs, it also helps the meatballs maintain their shape and keeps them from shrinking during the cooking process.
Can a pierogi and meatball skillet be made ahead of time?
Because this one-pan meal is cooked up in under an hour using frozen pierogi, it is best to eat it straight out of the skillet.
This recipe still makes amazing leftovers, but the gravy will have the perfect consistency when it’s fresh. That being said, the meatballs can be mixed up and formed in advance. They can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for 1 day or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow frozen meatballs to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before proceeding with the recipe.
1/2c.plus 1/3 c. whole milk, divided
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