Armenian Manti Recipe (Sini Manti/Baked Beef Dumplings)

Name: Armenian Manti Recipe (Sini Manti/Baked Beef Dumplings)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; ¾ cup water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 ½ cups (440 grams) all-purpose flour (plus more as needed); 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef; 1 small onion (minced (about ⅓ cup)); ¼ cup chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups plain yogurt; 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped or crushed); Kosher salt; 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter (plus more for greasing pans); 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock; 1 ½ cups water; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Sumac (for serving)

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These homemade baked Manti (Sini Manti) are traditional Armenian dumplings. They feature a savory beef filling and a luscious yogurt-garlic sauce. While some recipes differ, using lamb instead of beef, this is my family's beloved version. It's by far the best I've ever had on two continents!

Updated at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:36:06 GMT