Meat and Cabbage Buns are a simple rustic recipe that packs big flavor and are easy to pack as a meal on the go.
Course lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine German
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Proofing Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours50 minutesminutes
Servings 16servings
Calories 408kcal
Author Tristin Rieken
Ingredients
Ground meat and cabbage filling
½mediumcabbageshredded (about 3 cups)
1poundground beefor ground lamb or pork
2tablespoonscanola oil
2mediumonionsdiced
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
⅛teaspoonpaprika
2clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1largeegg
sesame seedsoptional
yeast rolls
1cupmilk
½cupbutter
1cupwarm water
4 ½teaspoonsactive dry yeast
½cupsugar
2largeeggs
7cupsall purpose flour
2teaspoonssalt
Instructions
Begin by making the soft bun dough. Warm milk with butter either over low heat in a saucepan or in 15 second intervals in the microwave until milk is warm and butter is melted. Set aside while you proof the yeast. In a small bowl add a pinch of the sugar to the warm water and sprinkle yeast over the top. Set aside until poofy, about 10 minutes. While yeast proofs, whisk eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Then stir in the warm milk and butter. Finally stir in the proofed yeast and water. Add salt to flour and slowly add to wet mixture to form a loose dough. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and all to proof 1 hour. After an hour, punch dough down and let rest again for another hour.
1 cup milk, ½ cup butter, 1 cup warm water, 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast, ½ cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 7 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt
Meanwhile prepare filling. In a large skillet over medium high heat add oil and ground lamb and cook until lamb is browned, occasionally stirring, and breaking up meat. Once meat is browned, reduce heat to medium and do not drain. Add onions, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper and cook over medium until onions are starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Then top with shredded cabbage and vinegar and cook covered until cabbage is wilted, about 10 minutes longer. Remove lid and cook as needed to remove any additional moisture. Then remove from heat and allow filling to cool to room temperature.
½ medium cabbage, 1 pound ground beef, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 medium onions, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon paprika, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Once dough has finished its 2nd proof and the filling is cool preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and fill the buns. Divide the dough in half and in half again. Then do the same to each of those four pieces until you have 16 pieces total. Roll each piece of dough into a 5-6” circle and place about ¼ cup of filling in the center of the dough. Bring the edges around the filling and pinch to seal. Place buns sealed side down on a greased baking sheet. And brush with egg wash. Leave plain or sprinkle with sesame seeds.
sesame seeds, 1 large egg
Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.