Description
Hearty bierocks from the pioneer woman blend German and Midwestern culinary traditions with savory ground beef, cabbage, and cheese nestled in a warm, pillowy dough. Kansas farmers and home cooks cherish this comforting handheld meal you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 6 oz (170 g) gruyère cheese, shredded
- 16 oz (454 g) bavarian sauerkraut
- 2 cans grands southern homestyle buttermilk biscuits
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- all-purpose flour, as needed
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground beef with onions, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and cumin in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef browns completely, approximately 10 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Filling Creation: Combine cooked beef with Gruyère cheese and sauerkraut in a mixing bowl, gently folding ingredients to maintain texture and distribute evenly.
- Dough Manipulation: Place biscuit dough on floured surface, stretching each piece into thin 5-inch circular shapes. Center 3-4 tablespoons of beef mixture onto each round.
- Bun Formation: Fold biscuit edges over filling, pinching seams carefully to create sealed bun shapes. Ensure no filling can escape during baking.
- Baking Process: Arrange bierocks seam-side down on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between pastries. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 17-19 minutes until golden brown.
- Serving: Transfer bierocks to wire rack, allowing 2-3 minutes of resting time. Serve warm, showcasing the harmonious blend of savory beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Brown ground beef thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavors and eliminate excess moisture before mixing with other ingredients.
- Cheese Selection Strategy: Use freshly shredded Gruyère for superior melting quality and more authentic taste compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Dough Handling Technique: Flour your work surface lightly and stretch biscuit dough gently to prevent tearing and ensure even coverage for perfect bierocks.
- Sealing Secret: Pinch edges firmly and fold carefully to create a complete seal, preventing filling from leaking during baking and maintaining a beautiful pastry shape.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg