Easy German Bierocks (Runza)
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Cooking:
45 min.
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Servings per container:
36
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Ingredients for - Easy German Bierocks (Runza)

1. Cooking spray -
2. Frozen dinner rolls (such as Rhodes®) - 1 (3 pound) package
3. Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
4. Ground beef - 2 pounds
5. Onion, chopped - 1 small
6. Cabbage, finely chopped - 1 head
7. Salt - ½ teaspoon
8. Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon
9. Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - 1 ½ quarts

How to cook deliciously - Easy German Bierocks (Runza)

1. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

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

4. Stage

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. Stage

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.