Runzas

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1/2 head of cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and onion, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Once the beef is cooked through, add the cabbage and cook until it is wilted, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
4. Unroll the crescent rolls and separate into 8 triangles. Place a heaping spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each triangle and fold up the edges to form a pocket.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Runzas are a traditional German food, popular in many areas of the country.
• The word "runza" is derived from the German word "runze," which means "a small rounded loaf or bun-shaped pastry.
• Runzas were brought to the United States by German immigrants who settled in Nebraska in the late 1800s.