
Shumush with pumpkin and meat
Description
The pastry comes together easily and quickly. Making Shumush with meat and pumpkin is quite simple, so don’t let the name scare you off at all. Use ready-made puff pastry for the dough, and the whole process won’t take long—you’ll only need to prepare the filling. You can use any meat you like, but it’s better to choose something with a bit of fat. The pie turns out very juicy, tasty and tender—you can confidently serve it even on a holiday table. Bookmark this recipe.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Prepare all ingredients.
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Step 2

Cut the meat into small cubes. The finer the pieces, the better.
- 3
Step 3

Add the pumpkin and onion, diced into cubes of roughly the same size.
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Step 4

Salt the filling, add your favorite spices, and mix everything well.
- 5
Step 5

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Spoon the filling into the centre.
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Step 6

Fold the edges of the dough toward the center, and pinch the pie shut carefully.
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Step 7

Brush the pie with beaten egg yolk and bake in the oven at 180°C for about 40–50 minutes.
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Step 8

Shumush with pumpkin and meat is ready. The aroma and taste are simply divine!