Runzas

Name: Runzas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (48 ounces) frozen Texas-size white dinner rolls; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons beef bouillon granules; 1 bag (14 ounces) coleslaw mix

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Yield 16 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

If you've never heard of this Nebraska specialty, you're in for a treat! Runzas are soft and fluffy yeast rolls that are stuffed with savory beef, onion and cabbage.

Ingredients

1 package (48 ounces) frozen Texas-size white dinner rolls
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1 bag (14 ounces) coleslaw mix

Directions

Place rolls on parchment-lined baking sheets; cover with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray; let rise until doubled.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add beef granules and cabbage mix. Cook 5 minutes longer until cabbage is tender. Strain; cool completely.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each dinner roll into a 5-in. oval. Place about 1/4 cup of meat mixture in the center. Fold dough over filling, pressing edges to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining rolls and meat mixture.
Place on a greased baking sheet. Prick tops with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 20-23 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 327 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Runzas are a classic comfort food in Nebraska. They're made simply at home with frozen dinner rolls and just a few other ingredients, resulting in tasty and satisfying handheld pockets of goodness. —Sharon Arp, Fremont, Nebraska

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