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Homemade Runza Sandwich Recipe

Kara Cook
These homemade runzas are a favorite of Nebraska fans for a reason. Warm pocket sandwiches loaded with savory cabbage, beef, and melted cheese are simply irresistible!
5 from 2 votes
Course Main Dish- Beef
Cuisine American
Servings 8 runzas
Calories 399 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 3 ½ cups all purpose flour more or less

Filling:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Lawry's seasoning salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together sugar, yeast, salt, olive oil, milk, and hot water. Add 1 1/2 - 2 cups of flour and stir until smooth.
  • Add enough flour to make a soft dough that doesn't stick to your finger.
  • Dump the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and knead a few times until smooth.
  • Place dough in a bowl that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 60 minutes.
  • While the dough is rising, prepare the filling.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for another 7-8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Stir in the seasoning salt, pepper, and Worcestershire.
  • Add the water and shredded cabbage. Cook and stir over medium heat until cabbage is crisp tender.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or spray it with cooking spray.
  • Punch down the bread dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
  • Press each dough ball into a circle about 6 inches across. Place 1/2 ounce of cheese in the middle. Top with about 1/2 cup of meat mixture.
  • Press the sides of the dough together and pinch together to seal. Place seam side down on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • If desired, brush the tops of the runza sandwiches with melted butter.
  • Serve hot. We like to serve ours with fry sauce or ketchup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 4mg
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