Runza / Bierock

Brought to the American Midwest by Volga German immigrants, bierocks—also called runzas—are savory yeast-dough pockets. Ground beef, cabbage, and onion bake inside until the crust turns golden and buttery.

Serves 6 · 40 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb bread doughBakery
• 1 lb ground beefMeat
• 4 cups cabbage, shreddedProduce
• 1 onionProduce
• to taste salt, pepper, garlic powderSpices
• for brushing butterDairy

Instructions

1. 1Cook beef with onion and cabbage until soft; season; cool.
2. 2Enclose filling in dough rectangles; seal.
3. 3Bake until golden; brush with butter.
4. 4Nebraska runza / Great Plains bierock.