Indulge in the savory goodness of these American Bierocks that are perfect for a hearty meal or snack. Filled with delicious seasoned ground beef, onions, and cabbage, these meat turnovers are wrapped in soft bread dough and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cabbage, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, melted butter, salt, and beaten egg to the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges tightly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the bierocks on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious American Bierocks!
Interesting Facts
Bierocks originated in Eastern Europe and were brought to America by German immigrants.
The name 'bierocks' is derived from the Russian word 'pirogi', which means 'pies'.
American Bierocks are a popular dish in the Midwest, especially in states like Kansas and Nebraska.