If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, look no further than bierocks, also known as meat and cabbage rolls. These savory pastries are made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and cabbage, all wrapped in a tender dough. Originating from the Volga German community, bierocks have a long history and are enjoyed by people all over the world. With their crispy exteriors and delicious fillings, bierocks are perfect for a quick lunch, a hearty dinner, or even a party appetizer. In this article, we'll explore the origins of bierocks, provide a detailed recipe for making them at home, and offer some variations on the classic recipe to suit different tastes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
BIEROCKS (MEAT AND CABBAGE ROLLS)
Here is another hearty German dish that will fill you up and warm your heart. This is the bomb! Recipe:recipelion.com Photo: Bettycrocker.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. If using a roast, salt and pepper on both sides and brown. Add water to cover and braise on stove top until well cooked; set aside and cool. When cool, shred the beef and remove all fat. If using ground beef, brown it in a large skillet, breaking it up very fine. Pour off fat and allow the beef to cool.
- 2. In a large skillet, saute the onions and garlic in 4 Tbsp. butter until onion is almost golden brown. Add the shredded cabbage and cook until limp. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and shredded beef (or browned ground beef) to the cabbage mixture and let stand until cool.
- 3. Put the bread loaves into 4 sections each and let rise. Roll out each section into an 8-inch square. Place 2 to 3 Tbsp. of filling onto the square and roll up, folding the sides in to form a tight seal. Set the Bierocks aside to rise again.
- 4. Place the bierocks on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking oil and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. If you like crusty bierocks, spray the rolls with water just as they begin to brown. This may be repeated during the browning process. Serve hot.
BIEROCKS RECIPE
Bierocks (pronounced Bee-rocks) are fluffy yeasted buns filled with ground meat, onions, and cabbage, along with other savory ingredients.
Provided by Karen's Kitchen Stories
Categories Main dish
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the yeast, flour, sugar, and salt and whisk.
- In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, add the milk, water, melted butter, and eggs. Whisk until combined and pour it into the flour mixture. Stir with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until you have a rough dough.
- Mix the dough with the dough hook on medium speed for 5 to 6 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough into an oiled bowl or dough rising bucket, cover, place it in a warm spot, and let rise for 30 minutes. Press it down and let it rise for 30 more minutes.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the Worchestershire sauce, dill, caraway seeds, paprika, and cabbage and cook, stirring regularly, for about 8 minutes.
- Generously season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Turn off the heat and let the pan cool. Once it's cooled, stir in the cheese.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a half sheet pan or large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and form the pieces into balls.
- Press ball into a six inch round. Place a generous 1/3 cup of the filling in the middle and gather the edges of the dough together and press to seal. Place the filled dough, seam side down, on the parchment lined baking sheet and press down to flatten slightly.
- Bake the bierocks for 20 to 25 minutes until golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Brush with melted butter while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.43, Fat 36.91, SaturatedFat 16.91, Carbohydrate 55.60, Fiber 3.17, Sugar 12.87, Protein 28.52, Sodium 752.96, Cholesterol 100.99
BIEROCKS GERMAN HAMBURGER AND CABBAGE FILLED BUNS
Both grandmothers used to make these and it seemed that they could never make enough of them. They are great fresh from the oven and on the rare occurrence that there were leftovers, we enjoyed them cold. The same was said when we served them at the restaurant! Enjoy.
Provided by Tim Hankel
Categories Burgers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. 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.
- 2. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a separate pan, brown the hamburger and drain. ** Season with salt and pepper.
- 4. 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.
- 5. DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
- 6. In a saucepan heat milk, sugar, butter and salt just till warm (115-120 degrees F) and butter is almost melted; stir constantly.
- 7. Add to flour mixture; add eggs.
- 8. Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, then three minutes at high speed.
- 9. Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.
- 10. 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).
- 11. 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.
- 12. ASSEMBLY: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, and a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- 13. Cut into squares of 3 inches by 3 or 4 inches by 4.
- 14. By the spoonful, place some filling mixture into the center of each square, apportioning all of the mixture among the squares.
- 15. 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.
- 16. 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.
- 17. The end product should be a square with a seam running from each corner to the center where all four are joined.
- 18. 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).
- 19. Let raise 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 (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.
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
EASY GERMAN BIEROCKS (RUNZA)
This is a quick and easy version of German Bierocks; dough filled with cabbage, hamburger, and onions. They can then be baked or fried. If you have your own roll recipe they are even better.
Provided by HEATHER C
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h35m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in ground beef, and cook until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes more. Add the chopped cabbage; cook and stir until the cabbage has softened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then spread the mixture onto a baking sheet to cool until cool enough to handle.
- Once the mixture has cooled, flatten a dinner roll, and place several tablespoons of the cabbage mixture in the center. Pull the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry bierocks a few at a time in the preheated oil on both sides until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes; drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 267.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
Tips:
- To make the perfect dough, use warm water (105-115°F) and active dry yeast. Proof the yeast in the warm water for 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy. This will ensure that the yeast is active and will help the dough rise properly.
- Use a food processor to finely chop the cabbage. This will help it cook evenly and will make the filling more cohesive.
- Season the filling generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out the flavors of the cabbage and meat.
- Roll out the dough thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. This will help the bierrocks cook evenly and will prevent them from becoming too doughy.
- Place the filling in the center of the dough and fold the dough up around it, pinching the edges to seal. Make sure the filling is evenly distributed so that each bierrock has a good amount of filling and dough.
- Bake the bierrocks at a high temperature (450°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown. This will help to create a crispy crust and will ensure that the filling is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Bierrocks are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or they can be served as a special occasion dish. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a bierrock that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give bierrocks a try. You won't be disappointed!
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