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A plate of bierocks with one cut in half pointing up in the middle.

Homemade Bierock recipe (Runza)

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  • Author: Ben
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Bierock 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Description

 

These homemade Bierocks are soft, golden buns filled with savory ground beef, cabbage, and onions. They’re perfect for a comforting dinner or freezing for later. Whether you know them as Bierocks or Runzas, these delicious, hearty stuffed buns are sure to become a family favorite!


Ingredients

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  • 7 grams instant bread yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar + 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/2 Tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cups warm whole milk
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 egg, mixed

For Bierock Filling:

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion ( about 70 grams)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 4 grams)
  • 3 cups chopped cabbage (about 200 grams)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 34 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese ( about 113 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and warm water.
  2. Sprinkle yeast on top and allow to sit for 10 minutes
  3. In separate mixing bowl, mix sugar, salt, milk, 1/4 cup olive oil, flour, and butter.
  4. Add water and yeast after 10 minutes and mix in your mixer on low for 3-5 minutes
  5. Divide into 6, and knead each just on a bit.
  6. Place each piece on a baking sheet and rise until doubled (about 1 – 1 ½ hours)
  7. While bread is rising, prepare filling 
  8. Warm skillet and add ground beef.
  9. When beef is about ½ done, add oil, onion, garlic, cabbage, and seasonings. 
  10. Break beef up and cook mixture until beef is done.
  11. Remove from heat and set aside
  12. Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit
  13. For each piece of dough, roll out into a oval shaped piece
  14. Add ½ ounce of cheese   
  15. Place about ½ cup of filling into it.
  16. Fold dough around the filling and seal at bottom.
  17. Place onto a baking sheet and repeat for the other five.
  18. Brush egg over the top to achieve golden brown top.
  19. Bake for 30 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through for evenness
  20. Serve

Notes

  • Cheese is really optional and not in the basic traditional Bierock. I added it because cheese is awesome. 
  • I used a circle, but you can really make these into any shape.
  • You can also make them in different sizes, but just make sure to divide filling evenly.