Description
These Easy Runzas feature golden, fluffy rolls filled with a savory blend of ground beef, cabbage, and onions. Made simple with frozen roll dough, they’re a comforting homemade meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
16 Rhodes rolls (frozen unbaked roll dough)
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped cabbage
Salt and pepper to taste
1–2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Place frozen rolls several inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 3–5 hours.
- While the dough rises, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. When halfway browned, add butter, onion, and cabbage.
- Cook until beef is fully browned and vegetables are soft and tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then let the filling cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, flatten each risen dough ball into a small circle.
- Spoon a rounded scoop of the beef mixture into the center of each circle. Bring the edges up and pinch together to seal, rolling gently between your hands to smooth the seams.
- Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash. Brush evenly over each roll.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Add shredded cheese to the filling for a cheeseburger-style Runza.
Use bagged coleslaw mix instead of chopping cabbage for convenience.
Ensure seams are tightly sealed to prevent openings during baking.
For a softer crust, brush baked Runzas with melted butter instead of egg wash.
Freeze baked Runzas for up to 3 months; reheat at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Runza
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg