Runzas (Bierocks)

Description

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.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Thaw out frozen bread dough; cut each roll into 3 pieces and set aside. Brown beef and cabbage in a large skillet
  2. seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 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
  5. fold over and pinch sides to seal. Rub a bit of oil on the outside of each pastry.
  6. Place in a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes
  7. or until golden brown.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 9

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