Bierock

/biəɹɒk/

/bɪɹɑːk/

[noun]

Bierock

[NOUN]

a German-inspired pastry filled with ground meat, onions, and cabbage, baked until golden

What is "bierock"?

Bierock, also known as runza or krautburger, is a savory pastry that originated in Eastern Europe and is popular in several regions of the United States. It is made by filling a yeast dough with a mixture of ground beef, onions, and cabbage or sauerkraut, and then baking it until the dough is golden brown and the filling is hot and flavorful. Bierock may also include other ingredients such as cheese or spices. The pastry is often served as a handheld meal or snack, and is a popular food item at bakeries, cafes, and restaurants in the regions where it is popular.

Examples

1. Bierocks are essentially bready rolls filled with meat, onion, and cabbage.

2. Runza is the cousin of Kansas' bierock.

3. When German Russian Mennonites settled in Kansas, they brought their bierocks with them, and they remain an important link to the area's heritage to this day.

4. Bierocks actually originated in Eastern Europe, made by wives who would bake their husbands portable meals to take with them when they headed into the fields.