Kraut Burgers

Kraut Burgers

The origin of these main dish filled buns is debatable. How much you will love them is not!

Plan ahead to allow the frozen bread dough to thaw.   This makes about 20-30 5-inch buns. 

If desired, freeze buns after filling for a quick dinner another night.  Just allow frozen buns to come to room temperature before baking.  

2 loaves Frozen Bread

1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef

1 large Onion, diced

1 teaspoonful Salt

1/2 teaspoonful Black Pepper

1 Tablespoonful Dry Ground Mustard

1 small head Green Cabbage, shredded

1/2 cup Melted Butter

Preheat Oven to 375 degrees

Thaw the bread dough. Then let rise as you prepare meat and cabbage mixture.

In a large Skillet, brown the Ground Beef and the Onion. 

Add the Cabbage, Salt, Pepper and Mustard.  Simmer until cabbage is cooked and softened. Do not overcook. 

Remove from heat and drain fat and juices.

Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick Cut into approximately 5 inch squares.

Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture in each square. Bring the corners up to meet in the middle and pinch together, making sure seams are closed tightly.  

Place seam side down on a lightly greased cookie sheet. 

Let rise for 20 minutes.

Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oven and lightly brush each bun with melted butter.