How to Make Pam's Bierocks - A Step-by-Step Guide

Originating from Eastern Europe, bierocks are a delicious savory pastry filled with seasoned ground beef, cabbage, and onions. It's a versatile and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, appetizer, or snack. One of the most beloved recipes comes from Pam, a home cook with a passion for creating comforting meals that bring friends and family together. Pam's bierocks are a true labor of love, and they have been a hit at countless potlucks, family gatherings, and parties over the ...

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup margarine, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 50 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 stuffed rolls

  • Grease a medium bowl and baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Prepare dough: Stir together warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 of the flour, sugar, margarine, egg, and salt to yeast mixture. Beat until smooth; add remaining flour and mix by hand until dough pulls together. Place into the prepared medium bowl; cover with foil. Refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight, or let rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • While dough rises, make filling: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cabbage, onion, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let cool until lukewarm.
  • Punch down dough and divide into 20 equal pieces. Flatten and spread each piece of dough out on an unfloured surface; fill with about 2 tablespoons filling. Fold dough over and seal edges. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Brush tops with melted butter and serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 416mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 174mg