Bierocks or Runzas
Bierocks (also known as Runzas) are savory yeast-dough pockets filled with a mixture of ground beef, cabbage or sauerkraut, and onions. They are a hearty, hand-held meal popular in the American Midwest, particularly in Nebraska and Kansas. The dish was brought to the Great Plains by German-Russian immigrants in the late 19th century.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a calorie-dense, balanced meal, providing a good mix of protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the dough. A typical serving is rich in B vitamins and iron, and contains approximately 400-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
Per 1 Bierock (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Runza' is a trademarked term from a Nebraska-based chain, while 'Bierock' is the traditional German-Russian name. Nutritionally, the cabbage filling adds fiber and vitamins to what might otherwise be a simple meat-and-bread pocket.
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