Best 20 Bierocks Recipes

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**Bierocks: A Journey into Culinary Delight**

Bite into the legacy of German-Russian immigrants with bierocks, a scrumptious hand-held pastry that holds a tantalizing surprise within its golden-brown crust. These savory pockets of goodness, also known as kraut piroshki, are a symphony of flavors, textures, and cultural heritage.

This article is a treasure trove of irresistible bierock recipes, each with its unique twist on this culinary gem. From traditional fillings like tangy sauerkraut, tender beef, and savory sausage to innovative variations that include vegetarian options, sweet fillings, and even a mouthwatering dessert version, there's a bierock recipe here to satisfy every palate.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips will guide you effortlessly through the process of crafting these delightful pastries. So, prepare your taste buds for a journey of flavors as we delve into the world of bierocks, one delicious bite at a time.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BIEROCKS



Bierocks image

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

DOUGH:
10 to 11 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 package (1/4-ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs
FILLING:
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 pounds shredded cabbage, cooked and drained

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.

BIEROCKS (GERMAN HAMBURGER- AND CABBAGE-FILLED ROLLS)



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This is a staple food in the small Kansas (primarily German-American) town where I was born, and is now a favorite at my house here in Belgium. The recipe comes from my Grandma Rosie. My mother uses a BOX OF HOT ROLL MIX for the roll portion, but as that is not available to me, I have included the hot roll recipe from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook book. Your yield will depend on the size of rolls you make, but I would estimate about 15 to 20. Preparation time includes time for allowing dough to rise (estimated). Don't let the length of the recipe (or my assembly instructions) spook you, it is really very easy and the assembly is fun for kids, too ! In my opinion they are just as tasty cold as warm from the oven.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 2h30m

Yield 15 Bierocks

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cabbage, cut fine
1/2 cup onion, cut fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb hamburger
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper (optional)
4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Steps:

  • FILLING: In a large frying pan, cook the cabbage and onion together until the cabbage is completely softened and golden.
  • This process can be hastened by adding a half-cup of water (or so) and covering the pan, but eventually cook all the liquid off before proceeding.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne, if desired.
  • In a separate pan, brown the hamburger.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne, if desired.
  • Mix the cabbage/onion with the hamburger thoroughly.
  • You may complete this part of the recipe in advance,refrigerating until needed, or just before you are ready to assemble the rolls.
  • DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
  • In a saucepan heat milk, sugar, butter and salt just till warm (115-120 degrees F) and butter is almost melted; stir constantly.
  • Ad to flour mixture; add eggs.
  • Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, then three minutes at high speed.
  • Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface.
  • Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
  • Shape into a ball, and place in a greased bowl; turn once.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place till double (about 1 hour).
  • Punch down and cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  • ASSEMBLY: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, and a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Cut into squares of 3 inches by 3 or 4 inches by 4.
  • By the spoonful, place some filling mixture into the center of each square, apportioning all of the mixture among the squares.
  • For each, bring the two opposite corner ends of the dough square up to meet one another, then do the same with remaining ends and pinch them (all 4) together with your fingers.
  • You will see that you now have open slits along the diagnals; pinch these together as well, making a seam of each.
  • Water on your fingertips will facilitate them staying"glued" together.
  • The end product should be a square with a seam running from each corner to the center where all four are joined.
  • Set the squares on a baking sheet (if you had trouble keeping the seams closed, you can flip them over so that the seams are against the baking sheet, thereby keeping all the filling in place and making a nicer presentation).
  • Let raise 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 °F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

RUNZAS (BIEROCKS)



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My mother-in-law introduced me to this and it kinda stuck. I am from Iowa, now in Kentucky, and the only way I can get this is by making it at home.

Provided by Krista Tank

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Beef Pie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) package frozen white bread dough
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 medium head cabbage, shredded
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Thaw out frozen bread dough; cut each roll into 3 pieces and set aside. Brown beef and cabbage in a large skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out bread dough and cut into squares. Place a spoonful of the beef/cabbage mixture onto the center of each dough square. Sprinkle cheese on top, fold over and pinch sides to seal. Rub a bit of oil on the outside of each pastry.
  • Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1221.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

PAM'S BIEROCKS



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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

2 cups warm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup margarine, softened
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
6 cups shredded cabbage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup melted butter

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

EASY GERMAN BIEROCKS (RUNZA)



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This is a quick and easy version of German Bierocks; dough filled with cabbage, hamburger, and onions. They can then be baked or fried. If you have your own roll recipe they are even better.

Provided by HEATHER C

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 1h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 head cabbage, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
36 frozen dinner rolls, thawed
2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in ground beef, and cook until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes more. Add the chopped cabbage; cook and stir until the cabbage has softened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then spread the mixture onto a baking sheet to cool until cool enough to handle.
  • Once the mixture has cooled, flatten a dinner roll, and place several tablespoons of the cabbage mixture in the center. Pull the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fry bierocks a few at a time in the preheated oil on both sides until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes; drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 267.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

BIEROCKS GERMAN HAMBURGER AND CABBAGE FILLED BUNS



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Both grandmothers used to make these and it seemed that they could never make enough of them. They are great fresh from the oven and on the rare occurrence that there were leftovers, we enjoyed them cold. The same was said when we served them at the restaurant! Enjoy.

Provided by Tim Hankel

Categories     Burgers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

FILLING INGREDIENTS
4 c cabbage, chopped into about 1/4 inch bites
1/2 c onions, diced
2 Tbsp oil
1 lb hamburger
salt and pepper to taste
DOUGH INGREDIENTS
4 1/3 c all purpose flour
1 pkg active dry yeast
1 c milk
1/3 c sugar
1/3 c butter
1 tsp salt
2 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. FILLING: In a large frying pan, cook the cabbage and onion together until the cabbage is completely softened and golden. ** This process can be hastened by adding a half-cup of water (or so) and covering the pan, but eventually cook all the liquid off before proceeding.
  • 2. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. In a separate pan, brown the hamburger and drain. ** Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Mix the cabbage/onion with the hamburger thoroughly. ** You may complete this part of the recipe in advance, refrigerating until needed, or just before you are ready to assemble the rolls.
  • 5. DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
  • 6. In a saucepan heat milk, sugar, butter and salt just till warm (115-120 degrees F) and butter is almost melted; stir constantly.
  • 7. Add to flour mixture; add eggs.
  • 8. Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, then three minutes at high speed.
  • 9. Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.
  • 10. Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
  • 11. Shape into a ball, and place in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double (about 1 hour). Punch down and cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  • 12. ASSEMBLY: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, and a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • 13. Cut into squares of 3 inches by 3 or 4 inches by 4.
  • 14. By the spoonful, place some filling mixture into the center of each square, apportioning all of the mixture among the squares.
  • 15. For each, bring the two opposite corner ends of the dough square up to meet one another, then do the same with remaining ends and pinch them (all 4) together with your fingers.
  • 16. You will see that you now have open slits along the diagnals; pinch these together as well, making a seam of each. ** Water on your fingertips will facilitate them staying"glued" together.
  • 17. The end product should be a square with a seam running from each corner to the center where all four are joined.
  • 18. Set the squares on a baking sheet (if you had trouble keeping the seams closed, you can flip them over so that the seams are against the baking sheet, thereby keeping all the filling in place and making a nicer presentation).
  • 19. Let raise 30 minutes. ** Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 °F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. When removing from the oven brush each bun with melted butter.

NANA'S BIEROX "GERMAN HAMBURGERS" (BIEROCKS)



Nana's Bierox

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

1 lb ground beef
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups cabbage, shredded
2 cups onions, chopped
16 ounces hot roll mix

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

BEER ROCKS / BIEROCKS



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These are popular..where I come from (Central Valley of California) living up in the U.P. no one has ever heard of them...but they seem to enjoy eating them LOL.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs extra lean ground beef
3 onions, chopped
2 heads cabbage (chopped)
salt
pepper (lots)
1 (36 count) package frozen yeast dinner roll dough, defrosted slightly raised

Steps:

  • Fry beef, cabbage and onions. Add seasonings.
  • Let filling cool.
  • Roll out each bread roll, into approx 7 inch round.
  • Place filling in middle and seal well.
  • Place on baking sheet, sprayed with veggie cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 for approx 30 minutes, until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 34.4, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 8.8

RHODES RUNZAS (BIEROCKS)



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 12 runzas

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 Rhodes Texas Rolls, or 24 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
4 cups sliced cabbage
1 cup sliced yellow onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces ground beef
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Saute cabbage and onion in oil. Cover and steam for 40 minutes. Brown ground beef in a large pan and drain well. Add cabbage, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Flatten each Texas roll or 2 dinner rolls into a 6-inch circle. Divide filling among 12 circles (about 1/3 cup). Place 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese on top of filling. Pull edges around filling and pinch to close. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet, pinched side down. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees F. 30-35 minutes.

BIEROCKS GERMAN HAMBURGER AND CABBAGE-FILLED BUNS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Bierocks German Hamburger and Cabbage-Filled Buns Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by lindaauman

Number Of Ingredients 14

FILLING INGREDIENTS
4 c cabbage, chopped into about 1/4 inch bites
1/2 c onions, diced
2 Tbsp oil
1 lb hamburger
salt and pepper to taste
DOUGH INGREDIENTS
4 1/3 c all purpose flour
1 pkg active dry yeast
1 c milk
1/3 c sugar
1/3 c butter
1 tsp salt
2 eggs

Steps:

  • FILLING: In a large frying pan, cook the cabbage and onion together until the cabbage is completely softened and golden. Season with salt and pepper. In a separate pan, brown the hamburger and drain. ** Season with salt and pepper. Mix the cabbage/onion with the hamburger thoroughly. ** You may complete this part of the recipe in advance, refrigerating until needed, or just before you are ready to assemble the rolls. DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast. In a saucepan heat milk, sugar, butter and salt just till warm (115-120 degrees F) and butter is almost melted; stir constantly. Add to flour mixture; add eggs. Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, then three minutes at high speed. Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon. Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Shape into a ball, and place in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double (about 1 hour). Punch down and cover; let rest 10 minutes. ASSEMBLY: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, and a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut into squares of 3 inches by 3 or 4 inches by 4. By the spoonful, place some filling mixture into the center of each square, apportioning all of the mixture among the squares. For each, bring the two opposite corner ends of the dough square up to meet one another, then do the same with remaining ends and pinch them (all 4) together with your fingers. You will see that you now have open slits along the diagonals; pinch these together as well, making a seam of each. ** Water on your fingertips will facilitate them staying"glued" together. The end product should be a square with a seam running from each corner to the center where all four are joined. Set the squares on a baking sheet (if you had trouble keeping the seams closed, you can flip them over so that the seams are against the baking sheet, thereby keeping all the filling in place and making a nicer presentation). Let rise 30 minutes. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 °F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. When removing from the oven brush each bun with melted butter.

SAUERKRAUT BIEROCKS CASSEROLE



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I grew up on sauerkraut bierocks but, unfortunately, never learned how to make them from my grandma. I found this recipe on another site and have added some things to make this taste just like the ones she made. (Grandma didn't put cheese in her bierocks but it's a great addition here!)

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
2 -3 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry or 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls (I use Butter & Garlic)
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Brown onion, garlic and ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes.
  • Add red pepper flakes and continue cooking until the ground beef is fully cooked. (If using fresh cabbage, add here and cook until soft.)
  • Drain extra fat out of the skillet then stir in drained sauerkraut and Worcestershire. Heat through and set aside.
  • Press 1 package of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread beef mixture on top and cover with cheese.
  • Lay second package of crescent roll dough over the top of the beef and cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 973.2, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 32.5

BIEROCKS (CABBAGE BURGERS) FOR BREAD MACHINE



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Bierocks (Cabbage Burgers) This recipe comes from a whole lot of trial and error and I think I finally got it right. I believe your family will love it, while the meat mixture is great, the secret is really in the bread. These Bierocks are great for a quick after school snack, wrap the cooled bierock in a paper towel, and place in freezer bag, freeze. Remove one as needed keep wrapped in paper towel and place in microwave on high for about 1 1/2 minutes and enjoy

Provided by lmchamp123

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 42m

Yield 10-12 bierocks, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

roll, dough
1 1/4 cups milk, slighty warmed
1 beaten egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 cups bread flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast
meat, mixture
2 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 medium cabbage
1 small chopped onion
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons Accent seasoning

Steps:

  • Roll Dough.
  • Place all ingredients in pan of bread machine according to manufacturers direction.
  • Select dough setting.
  • When cycle is complete, turn out onto floured surface.
  • Cut dough in half, roll out appr 1/3 " thick, cut into 5 equal pieces.
  • Put large spoon full of meat mixture in center of dough, fold dough over and seal meat mixture into dough, place on greased baking sheet cover with clean towel.
  • Let rise in warm dry place for about 1 hour.
  • Repeat with other half of dough.
  • Meat and cabbage mixture.
  • Saute onions just until tender, add ground chuck, brown on medium heat, drain thoroughly. Add crushed red pepper, accent, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and cool. Set aside while preparing cabbage.
  • Boil small amount of water and tsp of salt in large pot. Chop cabbage, add cabbage to boiling water, cover and simmer on low for approximately 15 minutes, or just until tender. Drain thoroughly and cool. Combine meat mixture and cabbage.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 - 15 minutes.

RUNZAS II (BIEROCKS)



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Ground beef, onions, and cabbage wrapped in bread dough and then baked. Can be made smaller and served as an appetizer. We called these sandwiches Bierocks. I assume they must have originated in Europe and each country has a name for them. I have heard them called Runzas also. They really are simple. I have found that I cannot substitute anything for the MSG. They just lose the flavor. If your ground beef is too lean, these tend to be dry. I sometimes add cheese to them to offset this problem. I have also added fennel seed, about 1 teaspoon, although the recipe does not call for it.

Provided by nancy schaefer

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Beef Pie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1 small onion, diced
½ pound ground beef
4 cups shredded cabbage
½ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Divide thawed bread dough into 6 pieces and roll into balls. Saute onion in a large saucepan until browned; add beef and cook until beef loses its red color (overcooking beef will cause Runzas to be very dry). Stir in cabbage and MSG, cover and steam until cabbage is wilted.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove beef/cabbage mixture from heat and let cool. Roll each dough ball into a 5 x 5 inch square. Fill center of each square with about 1/2 cup of beef mixture. Bring opposite corners of dough square together and seal. Place smooth-side-down on a lightly greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and butter top of each pastry as soon as they come out of the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 539.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

RUNZAS (BIEROCKS) RECIPE - (4/5)



Runzas (Bierocks) Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-17891

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 Rhodes Texas™ Rolls, or 24 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
4 cups sliced cabbage
1 cup sliced yellow onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces ground beef
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Saute cabbage and onion in oil. Cover and steam for 30 minutes. Brown ground beef in a large pan, and drain well. Add cabbage, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Flatten each Texas™ roll, or 2 dinner rolls into a 6-inch circle. Divide filling among 12 circles (about 1/3 cup). Place 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese on top of filling. Pull edges around filling and pinch to close. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet, pinched side down. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake at 350°F 30-35 minutes. Servings: 12 Prep Time: 15 min (not including thaw time) Bake Time: 30-35 min

RUNZAS (BIEROCKS)



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If you grew up in Nebraska, these were a favorite food !! I found this recipe on Sweet & Saucy. The picture is from allrecipes.com

Provided by Becky Graves

Categories     Other Breads

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

DOUGH INGREDIENTS
4 1/2 c all purpose flour, divided
1/4 c sugar
2 pkg (0.25) active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
3/4 c milk, 1% or 2%
1/2 c butter flavored crisco
2 eggs
FILLING INGREDIENTS
1 lb lean ground beef (i use 93/7 or 95/5 so i don't have to drain it)
2 small yellow onions, chopped
4 c chopped cabbage
1 tsp course salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 1/4 c shredded mild cheese, ( or any cheese of your choosing), optional

Steps:

  • 1. Method: In a large mixing bowl, place 1 3/4 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Heat milk, water, and shortening to 120F - 130F. (I heated the mixture in a saucepan on the stove and used a candy thermometer to check the temperature.) Pour over flour mixture; add the eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low until blended. Beat an additional 3 minutes on high. Stir in the remaining flour (2 3/4 cups); knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 6 - 8 minutes). Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour.)
  • 2. Meanwhile, brown beef and onions in skillet. Add cabbage, salt, and pepper; cook until cabbage is wilted and starting to become translucent. Continue seasoning filling with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. Punch dough down. Divide into 10 equal pieces and roll each piece into a square on a lightly floured surface. Top each square with 1/3 cup meat mixture and 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Fold dough over the filling, crimp edges tightly to seal, and place on greased baking sheets. (I used a pizza stone; you could also line your baking sheets with parchment [but NOT wax paper].) Bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot

CABBAGE FREE BIEROCKS



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I absolutely love this take on bierocks! Made with crescents and potatoes instead of yeast dough and cabbage.

Provided by Christineyy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 bierocks

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef
salt and pepper
1/2 onion (or onion flakes)
3 potatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook ground beef in a medium sized frying pan. Drain fat and return to pan. Season meat with salt and pepper, add onion/onion flakes, and finely grate potatoes into pan.
  • Toss all for 1-2 minutes. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until potatoes and onion are soft; about 10 minutes.
  • Unroll crescents and pinch together 2 crescents to form a square. Place 1/4-1/2 cup meat mixture into center of square and fold up corners and pinch together connecting sides and pinch in a point at the top.
  • Place on greased baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes or until crescents are baked. Freeze leftover bierocks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.4, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 66.9, Sodium 351.4, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 17.6

BIEROCKS (GERMAN MEAT TURNOVERS)



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Pastry baked with a savory beef, onion, and cabbage filling. This is a recipe from my friend's aunt. She served it during Oktoberfest.

Provided by Pamela Logsdon

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Meat Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (1 pound) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper
1 small head cabbage, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Saute beef, onion and garlic, salt and lemon pepper in a large skillet over medium high heat, until beef is browned. Add cabbage, Worcestershire sauce and caraway seeds. Cook until cabbage is limp; drain liquid from mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a lightly floured board, roll each loaf of dough into a 12 inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Spoon cabbage/beef filling onto center of each dough piece, dividing equally. Pull three points of each wedge up to the center and pinch to seal. Place bierocks on a lightly greased cookie sheet. If desired, brush dough with melted butter or egg wash (1 egg white with 2 tablespoons water).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot, or wrap and freeze for heating later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 882.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BIEROCKS (MEAT AND CABBAGE ROLLS)



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Here is another hearty German dish that will fill you up and warm your heart. This is the bomb! Recipe:recipelion.com Photo: Bettycrocker.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cabbage, shredded
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
3-4 lb roast beef, cooked and shredded or ground beef
4 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. If using a roast, salt and pepper on both sides and brown. Add water to cover and braise on stove top until well cooked; set aside and cool. When cool, shred the beef and remove all fat. If using ground beef, brown it in a large skillet, breaking it up very fine. Pour off fat and allow the beef to cool.
  • 2. In a large skillet, saute the onions and garlic in 4 Tbsp. butter until onion is almost golden brown. Add the shredded cabbage and cook until limp. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and shredded beef (or browned ground beef) to the cabbage mixture and let stand until cool.
  • 3. Put the bread loaves into 4 sections each and let rise. Roll out each section into an 8-inch square. Place 2 to 3 Tbsp. of filling onto the square and roll up, folding the sides in to form a tight seal. Set the Bierocks aside to rise again.
  • 4. Place the bierocks on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking oil and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. If you like crusty bierocks, spray the rolls with water just as they begin to brown. This may be repeated during the browning process. Serve hot.

RUNZAS (BIEROCKS) RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Reen

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 lb) pkg frozen bread dough, thawed
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 med head cabbage, shredded
1 lb mozzarella, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Cut each roll of dough into 3 pieces and set aside. Brown beef and cabbage in large skillet. Season to taste. Roll out dough and cut into squares. Place a spoonful of mixture onto center of each. Sprinkle cheese on top. Fold over and pinch sides to seal. Rub a bit of vegetable oil on outstide of each pastry. Place in 9x13 pan for 45-60 min.

BIEROCKS



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Categories     Sandwich     Beef     Bake     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 18

FILLING...
1 large head shredded cabbage
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic
4 lb roast beef
4 tB oil
2 tB black pepper
salt
DOUGH....
3/4 cup warm water
1 package active yeast dry
2 TB. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 cup mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
3 cups flour
1 1/2 TB. water

Steps:

  • FILLING... In a large skillet, salt and pepper the roast on both sides. Brown off roast on both sides. Add water to cover and braise on stove top or a 350 degree oven until well cooked. Set aside and cool. When cool, shred the beef and remove all fat. In another large skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until onion is almost golden brown. Add the shredded cabbage and cook until limp. Add salt, pepper and shredded beef to the cabbage mixture and let stand until cool. DOUGH... Combine water, yeast, and sugar; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add salt, potatoes, 1 egg, and oil; beat until well mixed. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough forms. Turn out onto a well-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Let dough rest 15 minutes. Roll out half of the dough into an 18-inch square and cut into quarters. Cut the loaves into 4 sections each and let rise. Roll out each section into an 8 inch square. Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto the square and roll up, folding the sides in to form a tight seal. Set the Bierocks aside to rise again. Place the bierocks on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking oil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. If you like a crusty bierock, spray the rolls with water just as they begin to brown. This may be repeated during the browning process. Serve hot

Tips:

  • Use a meat grinder with a fine blade to grind the beef and pork. This will ensure that the meat is evenly distributed and cooked through.
  • Season the meat mixture well with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, chili powder, or paprika, to taste.
  • Use a large bowl to mix the meat mixture. This will give you plenty of room to work and ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions. This will make it easier to shape the bierocks.
  • Roll out each portion of dough into a 6-inch circle. You can use a rolling pin or a tortilla press to do this.
  • Place a portion of meat mixture in the center of each circle of dough. Fold the dough up around the meat mixture, making sure to seal the edges tightly.
  • Place the bierocks on a greased baking sheet. Bake them at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Serve the bierocks warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Bierrocks are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer or snack. With a little planning, you can make bierrocks ahead of time and freeze them for later. This makes them a great option for busy families or anyone who wants to have a quick and easy meal on hand.

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