Easy German Bierocks (Runza)

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This German runza recipe is quick and easy to make with frozen dinner roll dough. Also called bierocks, these dough pockets are filled with cabbage, hamburger, and onions and can be baked or fried. Use your own dough recipe if desired.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 bierocks
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (3 pound) package frozen dinner rolls (such as Rhodes®)

  • 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

  • 1 ½ quarts vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Spray a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Place frozen rolls onto the baking sheet and cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let thaw and rise until doubled in size, 3 to 5 hours.

  2. About 45 minutes before the dough has fully risen, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then spread mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet. Let cool until dough is ready, 20 to 30 minutes.

  3. Heat 2 inches oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. While the oil is heating, flatten a dinner roll with your hands or a rolling pin; place several tablespoons of cooled cabbage mixture into the center. Pull dough edges over the filling and pinch to seal. Repeat with remaining rolls and filling.

  5. Working in batches of three, fry bierocks in hot oil until golden brown, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424 Calories
34g Fat
22g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 169mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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