Best 6 Bierochen German Cabbage Burgers Recipes

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Bierochen german cabbage burgers, also known as Krautburgers, are a delicious and hearty dish that combines the flavors of savory cabbage, aromatic spices, and tender ground beef. This classic German dish is a delightful blend of textures, with the crispy exterior of the burger yielding to a soft and flavorful interior. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a unique burger experience, these bierochens are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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BIEROCHEN (GERMAN CABBAGE BURGERS)



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Bierochen...so so yummy! You will not be able to eat just one! Serve with a salad and you've got a complete meal!

Provided by Haleh Welcher

Categories     German

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 (12 1/2 ounce) package frozen dinner rolls (thawed overnight)
1 head cabbage, shredded
salt and pepper
additional melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt butter in skillet.
  • Add beef, cabbage, and onion.
  • Cook until cabbage is nearly done-- DO NOT BROWN.
  • Drain, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roll out, (with pin), each dinner roll.
  • Place 2-3 heaping tablespoons of cabbage mixture on each roll.
  • Bring corners together and pinch shut, (reforming the roll).
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until brown.
  • Brush tops with melted butter as the rolls cool.

BIEROCKS (GERMAN HAMBURGER- AND CABBAGE-FILLED ROLLS)



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This is a staple food in the small Kansas (primarily German-American) town where I was born, and is now a favorite at my house here in Belgium. The recipe comes from my Grandma Rosie. My mother uses a BOX OF HOT ROLL MIX for the roll portion, but as that is not available to me, I have included the hot roll recipe from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook book. Your yield will depend on the size of rolls you make, but I would estimate about 15 to 20. Preparation time includes time for allowing dough to rise (estimated). Don't let the length of the recipe (or my assembly instructions) spook you, it is really very easy and the assembly is fun for kids, too ! In my opinion they are just as tasty cold as warm from the oven.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 2h30m

Yield 15 Bierocks

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cabbage, cut fine
1/2 cup onion, cut fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb hamburger
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper (optional)
4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Steps:

  • FILLING: In a large frying pan, cook the cabbage and onion together until the cabbage is completely softened and golden.
  • This process can be hastened by adding a half-cup of water (or so) and covering the pan, but eventually cook all the liquid off before proceeding.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne, if desired.
  • In a separate pan, brown the hamburger.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne, if desired.
  • Mix the cabbage/onion with the hamburger thoroughly.
  • You may complete this part of the recipe in advance,refrigerating until needed, or just before you are ready to assemble the rolls.
  • DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
  • In a saucepan heat milk, sugar, butter and salt just till warm (115-120 degrees F) and butter is almost melted; stir constantly.
  • Ad to flour mixture; add eggs.
  • Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, then three minutes at high speed.
  • Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface.
  • Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
  • Shape into a ball, and place in a greased bowl; turn once.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place till double (about 1 hour).
  • Punch down and cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  • ASSEMBLY: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, and a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Cut into squares of 3 inches by 3 or 4 inches by 4.
  • By the spoonful, place some filling mixture into the center of each square, apportioning all of the mixture among the squares.
  • For each, bring the two opposite corner ends of the dough square up to meet one another, then do the same with remaining ends and pinch them (all 4) together with your fingers.
  • You will see that you now have open slits along the diagnals; pinch these together as well, making a seam of each.
  • Water on your fingertips will facilitate them staying"glued" together.
  • The end product should be a square with a seam running from each corner to the center where all four are joined.
  • Set the squares on a baking sheet (if you had trouble keeping the seams closed, you can flip them over so that the seams are against the baking sheet, thereby keeping all the filling in place and making a nicer presentation).
  • Let raise 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 °F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

CABBAGE BURGERS



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This is a recipe created by Russian German immigrants. It is very popular in the Nebraska, South Dakota region where I am from. Cabbage and ground beef are encased in a neat little bread package.

Provided by AARONNE2004

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 21m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (1 pound) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
5 pounds ground beef
¼ cup water
1 large head cabbage, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide each loaf of frozen bread dough into 6 pieces, and roll into balls. Set aside.
  • Crumble the ground beef into a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain off grease. Add the water, cabbage, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring as needed, until the cabbage is soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste. I like to use more pepper than salt. Drain off any excess liquids, and set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough balls into 5 inch (approximate) squares. Place about 3/4 cup of the cabbage burger into the center, fold the dough over, and pinch to seal. Place on a baking sheet with the seam side down.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, and brush with melted butter. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 518.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

BIEROCKS GERMAN HAMBURGER AND CABBAGE-FILLED BUNS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by lindaauman

Number Of Ingredients 14

FILLING INGREDIENTS
4 c cabbage, chopped into about 1/4 inch bites
1/2 c onions, diced
2 Tbsp oil
1 lb hamburger
salt and pepper to taste
DOUGH INGREDIENTS
4 1/3 c all purpose flour
1 pkg active dry yeast
1 c milk
1/3 c sugar
1/3 c butter
1 tsp salt
2 eggs

Steps:

  • FILLING: In a large frying pan, cook the cabbage and onion together until the cabbage is completely softened and golden. Season with salt and pepper. In a separate pan, brown the hamburger and drain. ** Season with salt and pepper. Mix the cabbage/onion with the hamburger thoroughly. ** You may complete this part of the recipe in advance, refrigerating until needed, or just before you are ready to assemble the rolls. DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast. In a saucepan heat milk, sugar, butter and salt just till warm (115-120 degrees F) and butter is almost melted; stir constantly. Add to flour mixture; add eggs. Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, then three minutes at high speed. Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon. Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Shape into a ball, and place in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double (about 1 hour). Punch down and cover; let rest 10 minutes. ASSEMBLY: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, and a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut into squares of 3 inches by 3 or 4 inches by 4. By the spoonful, place some filling mixture into the center of each square, apportioning all of the mixture among the squares. For each, bring the two opposite corner ends of the dough square up to meet one another, then do the same with remaining ends and pinch them (all 4) together with your fingers. You will see that you now have open slits along the diagonals; pinch these together as well, making a seam of each. ** Water on your fingertips will facilitate them staying"glued" together. The end product should be a square with a seam running from each corner to the center where all four are joined. Set the squares on a baking sheet (if you had trouble keeping the seams closed, you can flip them over so that the seams are against the baking sheet, thereby keeping all the filling in place and making a nicer presentation). Let rise 30 minutes. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 °F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. When removing from the oven brush each bun with melted butter.

BIEROCKS



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This is an old German recipe handed down from generation to generation, using foods grown or raised on the family farm. I remember helping my grandmother make these when I could barely see over the kitchen table!-Ellen Batt, Hoisington, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

DOUGH:
10 to 11 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 package (1/4-ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs
FILLING:
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 pounds shredded cabbage, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • For dough, in a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well and set aside. , In a saucepan, heat water, milk and butter just until butter melts. Remove from heat and cool to 120°-130°. Combine with flour mixture; add eggs. Using an electric mixer, blend at low speed until moistened then beat at medium speed for 3 minutes. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. , Knead on a floured surface about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; let rise again until almost doubled. , Meanwhile, for the filling, brown beef with onion, salt and pepper; drain. Mix together with cabbage; set aside. Divide the dough into fourths. Roll each piece into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Cut into 5-inch squares. Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup filling onto each square. Bring the four corners up over the filling; pinch together to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Place on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

PAM'S BIEROCKS



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A German dish, these sweet dinner rolls are stuffed with ground beef, onion, and cabbage. A great alternative to the Finnish pasty!

Provided by PUSHKEMAA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Beef Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups warm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup margarine, softened
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
6 cups shredded cabbage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Prepare dough: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Mix in sugar, margarine, egg, salt and 1/2 of the flour. Beat until smooth; add remaining flour until dough pulls together. Place in oiled bowl. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, OR let it rise for 1 hour.
  • In a large heavy skillet, brown meat. Add onion, cabbage, salt and simmer 30 minutes. Cool until lukewarm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Coat a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
  • Punch down dough and divide into 20 pieces. Spread each piece of dough out on an un-floured surface and fill with approximately 2 tablespoons filling. fold dough over and seal edges. Place on prepared cookie sheet and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with butter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 416 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Tips:

  • Select the right cabbage: Use a firm, green cabbage for the best results. Avoid cabbages that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Shred the cabbage finely: This will help the burgers cook evenly and prevent them from becoming too dense.
  • Squeeze out the excess moisture from the cabbage: This will help prevent the burgers from becoming soggy.
  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork: This will give the burgers a richer flavor and juicier texture.
  • Season the burgers well: Use a variety of spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, to give the burgers flavor.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat: This will help prevent them from burning on the outside while still cooking through on the inside.
  • Serve the burgers with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include sauerkraut, mustard, and ketchup.

Conclusion:

Bierochen, also known as German cabbage burgers, are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a combination of ground beef and pork, shredded cabbage, and a variety of spices, these burgers are packed with flavor. They can be served on a bun with your favorite toppings, or simply enjoyed on their own. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and satisfying dish to serve at a party, Bierochen are sure to please.

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