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Runza Burgers

By: superfoodie 
"Originally from Iowa, Runzas were a staple in our family dinners. Usually the beef and cabbage mixture was stuffed in fresh bread dough. This is an easy and quick variation that is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables! My 10 year old son loves them."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 small head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 hamburger buns, split

Directions

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over high heat. Drain fat. Stir in garlic, onion, and cabbage; cook until vegetables are wilted and soft. Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, until reduced to a sloppy joe consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place hamburger buns on top of meat mixture; cover skillet to steam, about 1 minute. To serve, fill steamed buns with beef and cabbage mixture.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 284 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 45mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by Bryan Baker   view full review
I was hesitant at first to try this recipe, but I sure am glad that I did. My wife doesn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by sue in ne   view full review
This is a great recipe!!i don't the Worcestershire sauce; try black pepper instead !! With the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by kelliekress   view full review
I added a small can of tomato paste, which I think improved the flavor a great deal. I can't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by mercii   view full review
I did not have beef broth so I used water instead. I also used a rather large head of cabbage....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2011 by Viki   view full review
I grew up with a recipe very much like this one. I was raised by my Polish grandmother and my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by Paula H   view full review
I remember eating runzas from a german bierock shop...but these were not it. Sorry. no one in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by curttori   view full review
This was excellent. I will be making this again. Quick, easy and delicious! :) Thanks for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2010 by Mary Estelle   view full review
My husband was a little skeptical about the combination but had two burgers and commented how...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2009 by cr3w   view full review
WOW! This was great...even my very very picky 7 year old asked for more and I can not stress...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by AubreyArt   view full review
This is originally from Germany, not Iowa. Also they are originally called Bierocks!

 

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