Bierocks

So what is a bierock? Like the empanada, the calzone and the Hot Pocket, the bierock, simply put, is a filling encased in pastry. The bierock originated in Russia, known there as pirogi. It spread throughout eastern Europe, constant in form but changing in name. German settlers on the banks of the Volga adopted the pirogi, christened it “bierock” and brought it to the Great Plains in the 1870s.  And hence you have one of my easiest & favorite things to eat.

2 lbs. hamburger
1 c. onion, chopped
4 c. cabbage, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Frozen Dinner Roll Dough (follow instructions on package for rising & defrosting)

2 tbsp. melted butter

Cook hamburger, onion, cabbage, garlic, salt and pepper until browned. Roll out dough into large circles. Put 1/4 cup meat mixture in center of dough. Pinch closed. Bake until browned, approximately 20 minutes, at 375 degrees. Brush with melted butter while still hot. Makes 2 dozen Bierocks.