Kraut Bierocks

Name: Kraut Bierocks
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: German, American
Ingredients: 1.5 whole Active Dry Yeast; 4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1.5 tsp Baking Powder; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Diced Onion; 1 lb Italian Ground Pork Sausage; 1 lb Lean Ground Beef; 3 tbsp Mustard Sauce; 0.5 cup Powdered Milk; 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar; 2 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Shortening; 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 0.5 cup Shredded Cheese; 3 cups Shredded Green Cabbage; 2 cups Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Snack 🍿 German 🇩🇪American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Kraut Bierocks are pillowy buns stuffed with a savory mix of ground beef, Italian sausage, cabbage, and melty cheeses, with a tangy hint of mustard. They’re satisfying as a main dish and just as tasty as a hand-held snack, and they reheat beautifully for leftovers. Serve them warm for game day, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner.

Prep45 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves10
DifficultyMedium

1

To make the sweet dough: In a medium bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and water and mix; let stand for 10 minutes.
2

Stir in the flour, dry milk, baking powder, and shortening, then knead the mixture for 10 minutes, adding as little flour as needed.
3

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, then knead again.
4

To make the filling: Meanwhile, brown the beef, sausage, and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5

Drain the extra fat from the skillet, then stir in the cabbage, mustard, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
6

Add the cheese and cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted.
7

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
8

Flatten a piece of dough.
9

Place a large spoonful of the meat filling onto the dough and fold it over to make a round bun.
10

Lay it folded-side-down in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
11

Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.