**Discover the Culinary Delights of Bierock: A Unique Fusion of German and Russian Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable flavors of Bierock, a delectable dish that harmoniously blends German and Russian culinary traditions. This enticing baked bun, also known as "Runza" or "Kraut Piroshki," captivates taste buds with its golden-brown exterior and a tantalizing filling of savory ground beef, tangy sauerkraut, and aromatic onions. Originating from the Volga region of Russia, Bierock was brought to the United States by German immigrants in the 19th century. Today, it remains a beloved regional specialty, cherished for its comforting flavors and historical significance. This article presents a collection of Bierock recipes, each offering unique variations on this classic dish. From traditional recipes that stay true to the original flavors to creative interpretations that incorporate modern ingredients, there's a Bierock recipe here to satisfy every palate. Get ready to indulge in this delectable fusion of German and Russian culinary heritage, and experience the heartwarming taste of Bierock.
PAM'S BIEROCKS
A German dish, these sweet dinner rolls are stuffed with ground beef, onion, and cabbage. A great alternative to the Finnish pasty!
Provided by PUSHKEMAA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Beef Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare dough: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Mix in sugar, margarine, egg, salt and 1/2 of the flour. Beat until smooth; add remaining flour until dough pulls together. Place in oiled bowl. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, OR let it rise for 1 hour.
- In a large heavy skillet, brown meat. Add onion, cabbage, salt and simmer 30 minutes. Cool until lukewarm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Coat a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
- Punch down dough and divide into 20 pieces. Spread each piece of dough out on an un-floured surface and fill with approximately 2 tablespoons filling. fold dough over and seal edges. Place on prepared cookie sheet and let rise for 1 hour.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with butter and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 416 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
BIEROCKS
This is an old German recipe handed down from generation to generation, using foods grown or raised on the family farm. I remember helping my grandmother make these when I could barely see over the kitchen table!-Ellen Batt, Hoisington, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For dough, in a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well and set aside. , In a saucepan, heat water, milk and butter just until butter melts. Remove from heat and cool to 120°-130°. Combine with flour mixture; add eggs. Using an electric mixer, blend at low speed until moistened then beat at medium speed for 3 minutes. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. , Knead on a floured surface about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; let rise again until almost doubled. , Meanwhile, for the filling, brown beef with onion, salt and pepper; drain. Mix together with cabbage; set aside. Divide the dough into fourths. Roll each piece into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Cut into 5-inch squares. Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup filling onto each square. Bring the four corners up over the filling; pinch together to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Place on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BEST BIEROCK RECIPE EVER
This recipe comes from a childhood memory. My mom was no Julia Childs, let me tell you, more like Bridget Jones. But when she made bierocks, they were good. I tried a lot of bierock recipes, but most of them called for frozen dough (yuck!). I use a bread machine, but that is not necessary. Mom's were good, mine are great!
Provided by lmchamp123
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook and stir onion in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground chuck; cook and stir until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain well. Season with monosodium glutamate, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring often, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
- Bring a lightly salted pot of water to a boil. Add cabbage; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until cabbage is just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Fold into the ground chuck mixture.
- Place bread flour, milk, all-purpose flour, egg, sugar, butter, bread machine yeast, and salt in the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Run "Dough" cycle.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Cut in half; roll each piece of dough to 1/3-inch thickness. Cut each piece into 5 smaller pieces.
- Place a large spoonful of ground chuck-cabbage mixture in the center of each piece of dough. Fold dough over and seal around filling.
- Arrange bierocks on greased baking sheets. Cover with a clean dish towel and place in a warm, dry place to rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake bierocks in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 412.8 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
NANA'S BIEROX "GERMAN HAMBURGERS" (BIEROCKS)
My mother made these for us growing up, and now my kids like me to make these easy to eat and handle "hamburgers." These are easy to freeze and reheat. The best dough mix to use is the Pillsbury Hot Roll mix that comes in a blue box.
Provided by srooc1
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and onion in skillet.
- DO NOT DRAIN!
- Add shredded cabbage, salt and pepper to meat and onions and cover. Stirring occasionally.
- While cabbage, meat mixture is cooking, follow the recipe steps 1 - 4 on the Hot Roll mix. Don't form into shapes.
- When dough is ready, pull off small balls of dough and roll out.
- Place meat mixture into middle of the dough.
- Fold the dough around the meat mixture.
- Place on baking sheet and cook at 375 for 15 - 20 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 26.5, Sodium 537.3, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.4, Protein 10.8
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality ground beef. Look for beef that is at least 80% lean.
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can purchase ground beef from the butcher.
- When making the dough, be sure to knead it until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to prevent the dough from tearing when you are rolling it out.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. If the dough is too thick, the pierogies will be difficult to cook evenly.
- When filling the pierogies, be sure to leave a little space around the edges so that the pierogies can seal properly.
- To seal the pierogies, fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together firmly. You can also use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Cook the pierogies in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top. Do not overcrowd the pot, or the pierogies will stick together.
- Serve the pierogies with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, or fried onions.
Conclusion:
Pierogies are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal, or they can be served as a special occasion dish. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a pierogi recipe that everyone will love.
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