Bierocks, pronounced "beer-ocks", are a scrumptious meal that originated in the Volga German settlements of Russia. These stuffed buns are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, cabbage, onions, and seasonings. Typically served warm, the dough is soft and pillowy, providing a delightful contrast to the hearty filling. Bierocks have become a staple in many communities, enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking to satisfy a craving or impress your friends and family, this delectable dish is sure to hit the spot. So, let's dive into the world of bierrocks and explore the secrets behind creating this German-inspired culinary masterpiece.
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BIEROCKS (GERMAN HAMBURGER- AND CABBAGE-FILLED ROLLS)
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
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.
HOMEMADE BIEROCKS RECIPE
Bierocks are a famous German dish consisting of ground hamburger, cabbage, and onion all encased in a sweet bread roll. The combination is amazing!
Provided by Joanna Stephens
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- The first thing you will do is add yeast to your large mixing bowl. Then you will add in your warm water. Whisk these together for about 10 seconds and then let it sit for 10 minutes until it looks frothy.
- Then you will want to microwave the milk for 20-30 seconds or until it feels warm. Also, you will want to melt your butter and then let it set.
- When the water and yeast are frothy, you will add in the warm milk and melted butter. Mix this for about a minute.
- Then, add in your sugar and eggs. After this has been mixed well, you will begin adding flour.
- Start by adding in 1 cup at a time. When the bierock dough starts getting thicker, switch to your dough hook. Keep adding in all the flour until you have used up the 10 cups.
- Then, you will want to scoop this dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes. Form it into a ball and place it in a well-oiled bowl.
- Cover the dough, and let it rise in a warm location of your house for about 1 hour.You can then work on the bierocks filling.
- Start by chopping up your onion and cabbage. You will want to place butter into a large frying pan and then add in the shredded onion and cabbage. Let this cook for 6-7 minutes stirring often.
- Next, you will want to cook your hamburger and then drain the grease.
- In a large mixing bowl, you will combine the hamburger, cabbage, onion, and salt and pepper. This will make a traditional bierock filling.
- What I like to do is also add in some shredded cheddar cheese! This step is certainly optional, but if you like cheese, I definitely recommend it. You will mix all of this together.
- When the dough has risen for the full 1 hour, you will then separate out the dough into 18 balls of dough. Roll them each out on a floured surface.
- Then, pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.Next, scoop approximately 1/2 cup of the bierocks filling into the dough. Then fold the dough around the filling, pinching it closed.
- Then place it on a cookie sheet with parchment paper, seam side down. You will then bake these bierocks for 30 minutes. Make sure to rotate the pan half-way through cooking time.
- Another optional, but equally tasty thing you can do is brush the tops with melted butter!
BIEROCKS GERMAN HAMBURGER AND CABBAGE-FILLED BUNS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by lindaauman
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
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
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.
BIEROCKS (GERMAN MEAT TURNOVERS)
Pastry baked with a savory beef, onion, and cabbage filling. This is a recipe from my friend's aunt. She served it during Oktoberfest.
Provided by Pamela Logsdon
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Meat Pie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute beef, onion and garlic, salt and lemon pepper in a large skillet over medium high heat, until beef is browned. Add cabbage, Worcestershire sauce and caraway seeds. Cook until cabbage is limp; drain liquid from mixture.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- On a lightly floured board, roll each loaf of dough into a 12 inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Spoon cabbage/beef filling onto center of each dough piece, dividing equally. Pull three points of each wedge up to the center and pinch to seal. Place bierocks on a lightly greased cookie sheet. If desired, brush dough with melted butter or egg wash (1 egg white with 2 tablespoons water).
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot, or wrap and freeze for heating later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 882.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
PAM'S BIEROCKS
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
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:
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the filling: This will give the filling a more flavorful and juicy texture.
- Season the filling generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder: This will help to enhance the flavor of the filling.
- Add some chopped onion and cabbage to the filling: This will add a bit of crunch and sweetness to the filling.
- Use a dough that is slightly sweet and fluffy: This will help to balance out the savory filling.
- Proof the dough before baking: This will help the dough to rise and become light and airy.
- Bake the bierrocks at a high temperature: This will help to create a golden brown crust.
- Serve the bierrocks warm with your favorite sides: Some popular sides include mashed potatoes, gravy, and coleslaw.
Conclusion:
Bierrocks are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for a special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can make bierrocks that are sure to impress your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Give bierrocks a try today!
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