Easy Nebraska-Style Runzas Recipe

Looking for a delicious and easy lunch idea that will satisfy the whole family? Try these Simple Nebraska-Style Runzas, a classic Midwestern dish that’s both hearty and flavorful. With the help of ready-made frozen roll dough and a savory beef filling made from just five ingredients, you can recreate this traditional American comfort food right in your own kitchen.

What Are Runzas?

Runzas, also known as bierocks, are yeast dough bread pockets filled with a mixture of ground beef, cabbage, and onions. Originating from Eastern Europe, they have become a staple in Nebraska’s culinary scene. These handheld meat pies are perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a portable snack on the go.

Ingredients

Makes 18 Runzas

• • 16 frozen unbaked crusty bread rolls (such as Rhodes rolls)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 to 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

 

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