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German Bierocks Meat-Filled Turnovers

German Bierocks Meat-Filled Turnovers feature pillowy bread wrapped around a hearty mix of seasoned ground beef, sweet onion, and tender cabbage, accented with caraway and Worcestershire. Buttery and golden after baking, they’re comforting, aromatic, and perfect for casual dinners, game days, or a cozy fall gathering.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook45 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyMedium
German Bierocks Meat-Filled Turnovers
  1. 1

    Sauté the beef, the onion, the garlic, the salt, and the lemon pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is browned. Add the cabbage, Worcestershire sauce, and caraway seeds. Cook until the cabbage is limp; drain the liquid from the mixture.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. 3

    On a lightly floured board, roll each loaf of dough into a 12-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Spoon the cabbage/beef filling onto the center of each dough piece, dividing it equally. Pull the three points of each wedge up to the center and pinch to seal. Place the bierocks on a lightly greased cookie sheet. If desired, brush the dough with melted butter or an egg wash (1 egg white with 2 tablespoons water).

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot, or wrap and freeze for reheating later.

About This Recipe

German Bierocks Meat Filled Turnovers is a German dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Dough, Butter, Caraway Seed, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 411.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is German Bierocks Meat-Filled Turnovers?
It is a German recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
What is German Bierocks Meat-Filled Turnovers made of?
The main ingredients are Bread Dough, Butter, Caraway Seed, Garlic, Green Cabbage. The full list of 10 is above.
What goes well with German Bierocks Meat-Filled Turnovers?
Explore these German side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make German Bierocks Meat-Filled Turnovers?
About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 411.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is German Bierocks Meat-Filled Turnovers easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.

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