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straight on view of a homemade runza

Homemade Runzas

A Nebraska classic, the Runza is peppery spiced ground beef, mixed with cabbage surrounded by a oft dough and melty cheese.

straight on view of a homemade runza

Prep time: 15 min  |  Cook time: 20 min  |  Total: 35 min

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Ingredients

Premade Rhodes Frozen Rolls, thawed

Filling:

2 lbs ground beef

1 small head of cabbage (about 4 cups)

1 large onion, chopped

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Cheddar cheese slices

2 Tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large skillet over med/high heat, add the ground beef and onions. Once beef is cooked through and onions are soft, grain grease. Add chopped cabbage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix together and cook on low heat until cabbage is soft and wilted.

  3. On a floured surface, take 2 of the Rhodes thawed bread roll dough and roll out into a square, about 6 inches. Place about ⅓ cup of the beef mixture in the middle and half a slice of cheese.

  4. Fold one side of the dough over to the other and pinch the edges together to close up.

  5. Place on a sheet pan. Brush melted butter over the tops of each Runza.

  6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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