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Easy Nebraska Runzas (Homemade Bierocks)

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Easy Nebraska Runzas (a.k.a. Bierocks) are fluffy golden dough pockets filled with seasoned ground beef, cabbage, onions, and cheese — the ultimate Midwestern comfort food, now made simple for your home kitchen.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Runzas 1x

Ingredients

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  • Dough: 2 (8 oz) cans crescent dough sheets or homemade dough
  • Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • For brushing: 1 beaten egg, sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onions 2–3 mins, then add beef. Cook until browned.
  3. Add cabbage, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Cook until cabbage is soft. Let cool slightly.
  4. Divide dough into 8 portions. Roll into circles. Fill each with 3–4 tbsp meat mix and cheese (if using).
  5. Fold dough over and pinch edges to seal. Place seam-side down on sheet.
  6. Brush tops with egg wash. Add sesame seeds if desired.
  7. Bake 20–25 mins until golden. Let cool 5 mins before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure cabbage is finely chopped for even filling.
  • Let filling cool before sealing to avoid soggy dough.
  • Freeze unbaked Runzas individually for easy baking later.
  • Author: mobi30@mobi30.com
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Midwestern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Runza
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 580 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg