Beef Dumplings with an Apricot Surprise

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs ground beef
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 egg
• 35 small dried apricots
• chicken broth or beef broth

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the ground beef with the pepper, salt, garlic, coriander and onion.

2. 2

   Add the egg and mix well until a smooth"dough" is formed.

3. 3

   Wet your hands with some water or oil.

4. 4

   Form small balls with the meat.

5. 5

   Insert one small apricot into each ball and make sure the meat envelopes the apricot entirely, so it is hidden in the center.

6. 6

   Toss the balls into the boiling broth and cook for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve in your favorite soup or in a stew.