Nebraska Runzas: A Simple and Satisfying Recipe

Hailing from Nebraska, Runzas are savory handheld pastries featuring a delightful blend of ground beef, cabbage, and seasonings. Crafting this cherished dish at home is a breeze.

Ingredients:

• 16 frozen unbaked roll dough (Rhodes rolls recommended)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1–2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Place frozen rolls on parchment-covered baking sheets, allowing them to rise at room temperature until doubled in size (3-5 hours).
2. Brown ground beef in a skillet; add butter, onion, and cabbage halfway through. Cook until beef is browned, and onions and cabbage are soft. Let it cool.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. On a lightly floured surface, shape each dough ball into a circle. Fill the center with a spoonful of the hamburger mix. Pinch edges to close, rolling gently between hands. Place on parchment paper, seam side down. Cover with plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
5. Whisk egg and milk; brush dough with the egg wash. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.

Notes:

• Plan ahead for rising time; refrigerate if dough rises too quickly.
• Rhodes frozen roll dough is recommended, but other brands or crescent roll dough work well too.

Nebraska Runzas: A Simple and Satisfying Recipe

Hailing from Nebraska, Runzas are savory handheld pastries featuring a delightful blend of ground beef, cabbage, and seasonings. Crafting this cherished dish at home is a breeze.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 49 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Runzas

Ingredients

  

• – 16 frozen unbaked roll dough (Rhodes rolls recommended)

  – 1 lb lean ground beef

  – 2 tbsp butter

  – 1 small finely chopped yellow onion

  – 2 cups finely chopped cabbage

  – Salt and pepper to taste

  – 1–2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  – 1 egg

  – 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

 

• Place frozen rolls on parchment-covered baking sheets, allowing them to rise at room temperature until doubled in size (3-5 hours).
• Brown ground beef in a skillet; add butter, onion, and cabbage halfway through. Cook until beef is browned, and onions and cabbage are soft. Let it cool.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• On a lightly floured surface, shape each dough ball into a circle. Fill the center with a spoonful of the hamburger mix. Pinch edges to close, rolling gently between hands. Place on parchment paper, seam side down. Cover with plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
• Whisk egg and milk; brush dough with the egg wash. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.