Blinchatyi Pirog (Pancake Pie)

Ingredients

Pancakes

• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Meat Filling

• 2 cups ground beef, cooked
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced thinly
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper, to season

Directions

1. 1

   Make the filling by sauteing the onions and mushrooms till soft and golden. Season. Mix with the cooked ground beef and leave to cool.

2. 2

   Mix the pancake batter together with all ingredients except melted butter and fry 6-8 pancakes, each 7-8 inches in diameter. Cover and keep warm as you make them.

3. 3

   When all the pancakes are ready, put two pancakes side by side in a deep baking pan, spread a layer of filling, then another two pancakes, then more meat. Continue in this way, finishing with two pancakes on top.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with the melted butter and warm in the oven at 300F for 15 minute Serve with a salad.