Best 6 Bierrocks With Cheese Recipes

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Bierocks, also known as kraut pirozhki, are delightful savory pastries that originated from Volga German immigrants in the 1870s. These handheld pockets are filled with a delectable combination of seasoned ground beef, tangy sauerkraut, and gooey cheese. The dough is soft and pillowy, providing a perfect contrast to the hearty filling. This article offers three enticing variations of bierrocks: a classic version, a vegetarian option featuring roasted butternut squash, and a unique pizza-inspired twist that combines pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a burst of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a fan of traditional bierrocks or looking for a creative twist, this article has something for every taste preference.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY BREAKFAST BIEROCKS / RUNZAS



Cheesy Breakfast Bierocks / Runzas image

Provided by [email protected]

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. spicy/hot breakfast (or Italian) sausage
1/4 of a small head of cabbage, outer leaves removed, cored, shredded and chopped
1 medium or small onion, chopped (as you like)
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbl. butter, cut up
12 eggs, whisked, then scrambled with salt and pepper as you like
12 slices of American cheese, cut into fourths
2 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed overnight
1 stick butter, melted

Steps:

  • *The night before, spray frozen bread dough loaves with butter-flavored cooking spray (I use Crisco's), and wrap each tightly with plastic wrap. Place into fridge to thaw overnight.
  • The next morning, add sausage, cabbage and onion to a large frying pan. Sauté over medium heat breaking up sausage into small pieces as you go along. Drain grease, add and stir in butter, salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and set aside.
  • In another large frying pan, add a little butter if needed, and add whisked eggs. Add salt and pepper as you normally enjoy, and cook until scrambled, stirring. When cooked, cover and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Spray 2 baking sheets with butter flavored no-stick spray (I really like Crisco's the best), and set aside.
  • Cut first loaf into 6 slices, remove one slice and keep the rest wrapped so they don't dry out. Place one dough disk onto wooden cutting board, and press out, starting from the center and working your way to the edge (just like making a pizza), into a 5 1/2 - 6 inch round circle.
  • Place 1/2 of a slice of American cheese (torn in half) in the center, then top with a mound (about a ⅓ cup) of the meat mixture. Top with a small scoop of scrambled eggs. (*If you dump the scrambled eggs into a rectangular pan, draw a knife through down the center long ways, then across 6 times, it's a guesstimate of a 12th. It equals out to be one egg per roll. Easy-peasy!!) Top the eggs with the other half of the slice of cheese, torn in half. Bring up the sides, a bit at a time, pulling up and over the top, overlapping with each bit. (Just like you were making a Chinese dumpling or "crunchwrap".) Pinch a little to seal, and place seam side down onto your prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Continue with rest of loaf making 6 stuffed rolls.
  • Pop the sheet into the oven and bake for 25 - 30 minutes until golden. Remove from oven, then remove rolls from sheet and place onto a cooling rack. Baste with more melted butter.
  • Make a second batch with the second loaf and rest of ingredients. (*You can make these the next day if you'd like.) *If making the second day, you don't have to warm the meat mixture or the scrambled eggs. (Or make the eggs fresh that day. They cook quickly.)
  • Let cool just a little, then slice in half with a serrated knife, and serve with gravy for dipping if desired. These are fantastic just as is, though!

BIERROCKS I



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Pastry pockets filled with beef, cabbage, onions, and cheese. Can go straight from the freezer in to the oven.

Provided by ANDIBECKMAN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h5m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups milk, lukewarm
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
½ medium head cabbage, chopped
18 slices American cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Dough: In a large bowl, mix together milk and oil. Stir in eggs, yeast, sugar, salt and 5 cups of flour. Mix well adding remaining cup of flour as necessary to form kneadable dough. Knead for a few minutes, then cover bowl and let dough rise one hour in a warm place.
  • To Make Filling: Brown beef in a large saucepan; do not drain juices. Add onion and cabbage to skillet and continue cooking until onion is soft; add salt and pepper to taste. Let cool.
  • After dough has risen, roll out hunks of dough (about the size of tennis balls) as thin as possible. Place 1/2 slice of cheese on dough, top with filling, then place other 1/2 of cheese on top of filling. Fold over and seal like a turnover (moistening edges with water may help seal them). Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash and, if desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately or cool and freeze for later. To reheat frozen bierrocks simply bake until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 607.6 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

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

MY GRANDMA'S SUPER EASY RECIPE FOR BIEROCKS



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Bierocks are soft rolls stuffed with ground beef, cabbage and onions. This recipe kicks things up a notch with sauerkraut and gruyère.

Time 35m

Yield 16 Bierocks

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
½ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp. Cumin
6 oz. Gruyère, shredded
16 oz. Bavarian Sauerkraut
2 cans Grands Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits
All Purpose Flour, as needed

Steps:

  • Sauté ground beef with sliced onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne and cumin until browned and crumbly. About 10 minutes. Drain the excess fat and allow the meat to cool in the strainer for a few minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F, shred the Gruyère and drain the sauerkraut.
  • Gently mix together the ground beef mixture, shredded cheese and sauerkraut in a large bowl.
  • Roll out each biscuit flat on a floured surface. Place 3 - 4 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each biscuit and fold up the sides like a steam bun to seal.
  • Place uncooked bierocks, seam side down, split among two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 17 - 19 minutes, or until golden. Allow the bierocks to cool on a wired baking rack for 2 - 3 minutes before consuming. Enjoy!

BIERROCKS WITH CHEESE



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These pastry pockets filled with beef, cabbage, onions and cheese can go straight from the freezer to the oven. Great snack for the kids when they come home from school hungry.

Provided by xaylan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 18 Bierrocks

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups milk, lukewarm
1/4 cup oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups flour
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
18 slices American cheese
1 egg, beaten (optional)
sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together the lukewarm milk and oil in a large bowl. Add the eggs, yeast, sugar, salt and 5 cups of flour. Mix well and add remaining flour as necessary to to form a kneadable dough. Knead a few minutes. Cover bowl and let dough rise one hour in a warm place.
  • Meanwhile, brown beef in a large skillet. Do not drain. Add onion and cabbage and continue cooking until onion is soft. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let cool.
  • After dough has risen, roll out hunks of dough (about the size of a tennis ball) as thin as possible. Place 1/2 slice cheese on dough, top with some filling, then the other half slice of cheese. Fold over and seal like a turnover (moistening the edges with water may help seal them).
  • Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional) and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve immediately or cool and freeze. To reheat frozen, simply bake until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 75.2, Sodium 394.9, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2, Sugar 7, Protein 20.2

BIEROCKS



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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.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into even strips.
  • Don't overfill the bierrocks, or they will be difficult to seal.
  • Pinch the edges of the dough together firmly to seal the bierrocks.
  • Bake the bierrocks at a high temperature so that the dough will brown and the cheese will melt.
  • Serve the bierrocks warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Bierrocks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.

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