Pioneer Woman Bierocks (Easy)

The pioneer woman Bierocks is a classic German meal consisting of cabbage, onions, and beef wrapped in a sweet roll. You have never lived until you have tasted homemade bierocks!. If you are a beginner cooker or you trying this recipe for the first time, just follow the steps carefully and you will make your first delicious Bierocks perfectly.

What is Pioneer Woman Bierocks?

Pioneer Woman Bierocks are a type of yeast roll filled with ground meat, cabbage, and onions; because of the large population of German Mennonites in Nebraska, this dish is very popular.

Bierocks are typically served with mustard as a dipping sauce. They are traditionally made with beef or pork, although other types of meat can also be used. Shredded cabbage is sometimes substituted for sauerkraut like in this Pioneer Woman Bierocks Recipe.

How to Make Pioneer woman Bierocks?

Bierocks Dough:

1. In your large mixing bowl, you will add yeast first. After that, you will add warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it looks foamy, then whisk it for about 10 seconds.
2. You will need to microwave the milk for 20-30 seconds or until it feels warm. Melt your butter and let it cool.
3. Adding the warm milk and melted butter after the water and yeast are foamy is the next step. Stir for about a minute.
4. Add your sugar and eggs next. Once these have been thoroughly mixed, begin adding your flour.
5. Add 1 cup at a time. As the dough becomes switch to your dough hook. Continue adding flour until you have used up all 10 cups.
6. You will then want to scoop this dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for two minutes. Form it into a ball and place it in a well-oiled bowl.
7. Cover the dough, and let it rise for about an hour in a warm location in your house. You can then work on filling the bierocks.

Bierocks Filling:

1. Chop your onion and cabbage first. The shredded onion and cabbage should be added to the butter in a large frying pan. Cook for about 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. After you have cooked your hamburger, you will need to drain the grease.
3. Combine the hamburger, cabbage, onion, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. The result will be a traditional Bierocks filling.
4. I like to add some shredded cheddar cheese as well! You are certainly not obligated to do this, but if you like cheese, I highly recommend it. Mix all of this.

Assembling Your Pioneer Woman Bierocks:

1. After the dough has risen for the full hour, you will separate the dough into 18 balls and roll out each ball on a floured surface.
2. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Then, scoop approximately 12 cups of the bierocks filling into the dough, and fold the dough over the filling and pinch it shut.
4. Put it seam side down on a cookie sheet with parchment paper then bake it for 30 minutes. Make sure to rotate it halfway through.
5. Another option, but equally tasty, is to brush the tops with melted butter!

Can I Use Homemade Bread Dough For Pioneer Woman Bierocks?

Definitely! You can simply use your favorite homemade bread dough recipe. It’ll taste great either way. It’s great to use frozen bread dough because it doesn’t require kneading! Use your favorite bread dough for this Pioneer Woman Bierocks recipe.

Can I adjust the ingredients?

Yes, of course! Ground beef is what we prefer, but you can adjust all sorts of things. Try ground turkey, ground sausage, or even ground chicken. Alternatively, you can substitute pepper jack, mozzarella, or any other type of cheese you desire.

What To Serve With Pioneer Woman Bierocks?

• Crinkle Fries
• Beef And Broccoli
• Onion Rings
• Tomato Soup
• Side Salad
• German Potato Salad
• Peas
• Carrots

How To Store Pioneer Woman Bierocks In The Fridge?

Leftover of pioneer woman Bierocks can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days when stored properly. First, you should let the Bierocks cool until reaches room temperature then wrap it with plastic wrap or put the pioneer woman Bierocks in well-closed glass containers then place it in the refrigerator.

How To Store Pioneer Woman Bierocks In The Freezer?

The pioneer woman Bierocks can be frozen for 3 to 4 months. The most effective way is to divide the Bierocks into portions and then place each portion in freezer bags with the freezing date written on them.

How To Reheat Pioneer Woman Bierocks?

• In The Oven: Cover leftover Pioneer Woman Bierocks with foil and reheat at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes. The Bierocks should warm until they reach 165°F before serving.
• In The Microwaves: You should separate the Bierocks and reheat them separately in the microwave for 2 minutes at medium power.
• In The Air Fryer: To reheat the leftover pioneer woman Bierocks in an air fryer, cover them with foil, and heat them for 7 minutes at 350°F. Remove the foil and heat them for 3 more minutes, or until they are piping hot. The foil prevents the pioneer woman Bierocks from drying out.

Recipe Tips

• You can make the yeast dough up to 24 hours in advance. If you do this, put it in the refrigerator right after it has been kneaded. Take it out of the refrigerator when you start preparing the filling.
• Start with the minimum amount of flour recommended for yeast dough. Start kneading the dough for a few minutes before adding more water. is kneaded. A very soft dough should result.

Pioneer Woman Bierocks

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The Pioneer Woman Bierocks is a classic German meal consisting of cabbage, onions, and beef wrapped in a sweet roll. You have never lived until you have tasted homemade Bierocks! If you are a beginner cook or trying this recipe for the first time, just follow the steps carefully and you will make your first delicious Bierocks perfectly.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Rest time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins

Course Bread

Cuisine American, German

Servings 18

Calories 532 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Bierocks Dough:

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 2 ½ cups warm water
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup salted butter melted
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 10 cups all-purpose flour

Bierocks Filling:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion chopped
• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese optional

Instructions

 

Bierocks Dough:

• In your large mixing bowl, you will add yeast first. After that, you will add warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it looks foamy, then whisk it for about 10 seconds.
• You will need to microwave the milk for 20-30 seconds or until it feels warm. Melt your butter and let it cool.
• Adding the warm milk and melted butter after the water and yeast are foamy is the next step. Stir for about a minute.
• Add your sugar and eggs next. Once these have been thoroughly mixed, begin adding your flour.
• Add 1 cup at a time. As the dough becomes switch to your dough hook. Continue adding flour until you have used up all 10 cups.
• You will then want to scoop this dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for two minutes. Form it into a ball and place it in a well-oiled bowl.
• Cover the dough, and let it rise for about an hour in a warm location in your house. You can then work on filling the bierocks.

Bierocks Filling:

• Chop your onion and cabbage first. The shredded onion and cabbage should be added to the butter in a large frying pan. Cook for about 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Cook the ground beef, and drain the grease.
• Combine the ground beef, cabbage, onion, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. The result will be a traditional Bierocks filling.
• I like to add some shredded cheddar cheese as well! You are certainly not obligated to do this, but if you like cheese, I highly recommend it. Mix all of this.

Assembling Your Pioneer Woman Bierocks:

• After the dough has risen for the full hour, you will separate the dough into 18 balls and roll out each ball on a floured surface.
• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Then, scoop approximately 12 cups of the bierocks filling into the dough, fold the dough over the filling and pinch it shut.
• Put it seam side down on a cookie sheet with parchment paper then bake it for 30 minutes. Make sure to rotate it halfway through.
• Another option, but equally tasty, is to brush the tops with melted butter!

Notes

• You can make the yeast dough up to 24 hours in advance. If you do this, put it in the refrigerator right after it has been kneaded. Take it out of the refrigerator when you start preparing the filling.
• Start with the minimum amount of flour recommended for yeast dough. Start kneading the dough for a few minutes before adding more water. A very soft dough should result.

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 387IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 4mg

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