Savory Runzas
Description
Sweet homemade bread pockets full of a savory beef, onion, and cabbage filling cook to a golden brown in this well-worth-the-prep-time runza recipe.
Ingredients
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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1/2 cup white sugar
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2 packages active dry yeast
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup milk
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons salted butter
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2 cups chopped cabbage
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1
Place 1 3/4 cups flour into a bowl. Stir in sugar, yeast, and salt.
2
Combine milk, water, and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high until warm (120 to 130 degrees F/50 to 55 degrees C), 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Pour heated milk into the flour mixture. Add eggs and beat at low speed for 30 seconds. Switch to high speed and beat for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour. Knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Cover the bowl with waxed paper and a towel; let rest for 20 minutes.
4
Cook ground beef and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
At the same time, melt butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage to beef mixture with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet.
7
Roll dough on a lightly floured surface until very thin. Cut into 6 squares or rectangles, whichever you prefer. Place 3 tablespoons beef filling in the center of each shape. Bring corners together, pinch edges to seal, and place right-side up onto the prepared baking sheet. Let rise until an indentation remains when lightly pressed with a finger, 40 to 60 minutes.
8
Bake in the preheated oven until dough is done and golden brown, about 20 minutes.