Buns Steakhouse Recipe
Beef, bierock, cabbage, salad, American cheese, lettuce.
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Ingredients
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Beef Filling
Bierock Dough
Assembly and Toppings
Method
Beef Filling
- 1
Cook the Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Mix in Cabbage
Stir in the shredded cabbage, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cabbage is wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
Bierock Dough
- 4
Prepare Yeast Mixture
In a small bowl, combine the warmed milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the yeast mixture and the melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 7
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Assembly and Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Shape the Bierocks
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle.
- 10
Fill and Fold
Place a generous spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each dough circle. Top with a slice of American cheese. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal.
- 11
Bake
Place the filled bierocks seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 12
Serve
Let the bierocks cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with shredded lettuce and your choice of salad dressing.
