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Runzas

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What exactly is a Runza? 🥟✨ 

A Runza is a beloved Midwestern comfort food with roots in German-Russian bierocks — soft baked bread filled with seasoned ground beef, cabbage, onions, and often cheese. Made famous in Nebraska, these warm handheld pockets became a go-to meal for busy families because they’re hearty, portable, and completely satisfying.  

This easy version uses frozen bread dough instead of homemade dough, so you get all the cozy, nostalgic flavor with a lot less work. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, lunchboxes, road trips, or grabbing on the go when life gets busy! 🥖❤️ 


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  1. Wash hands and clean all prep surfaces.
  2. Brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat, if needed.
  3. Add diced onions and shredded cabbage on top of browned beef. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, or until vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir vegetable and beef mixture and add water, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Continue to cook for a few minutes until spices become fragrant. Turn of heat and cover.
  5. While beef and cabbage mixture cools slightly, preheat oven to 350-degrees and prepare the bread dough.
  6. Divide refrigerated dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion of dough into thin rectangles.
  7. Top each dough portion with ½ oz of mozzarella cheese and beef/cabbage mixture.
  8. Pinch dough closed to create rectangular “loaf” shapes. Alternatively, you can shape dough into “rolls”, if desired.
  9. Place filled runzas seam-side down on a sheet pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes

Runzas freeze well!

Make multiple batches and freeze cooked runzas for up to three months.

Don’t want to shred cabbage? Use pre-shredded packages from the produce section or drained sauerkraut instead!

Runzas are delicious hot or room-temperature!

Slow Cooker French Onion Roast

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This French Onion Roast cooks low and slow in your slow cooker for an impressive roast! Perfect for a cold day or a busy week.

 

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  1. In a skillet heat the olive oil over low to medium heat, add the onions and cook until the onions are almost caramelized. Use up to 2 tablespoons of water to help in the cooking process if onions start to stick to the pan. This takes about 30-35 minutes.
  2. In a slow cooker place the beef roast, caramelized onion, and garlic.
  3. Add the balsamic vinegar, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and fresh thyme.
  4. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
  5. Note: the onions can be caramelized the day before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to add to the slow cooker.
Recipe Notes

Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces meat + 1/4 cup liquid (180g) 16 Amount per serving Calories 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 200 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 26 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 30 mg 2 % Iron 2.6 mg 15 % Potassium 450 mg 10 %

Homemade Hamburger Helper

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Whip up this one-skillet wonder in just 25 minutes! Ground beef, elbow pasta, and a cheddar cheese sauce come together to create a family favorite. Perfect for those busy nights when you need something tasty and satisfying on the table fast. Whether you have picky eaters or just crave some cheesy comfort, this Homemade Hamburger Helper is sure to please everyone!

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  1. In a large deep skillet with a lid, cook the ground beef and onion on medium-high heat until ground beef until it’s no longer pink and it has reached 155-degree Fahrenheit.
  2. Add onion powder, garlic powder, beef bouillon, pepper, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce into the ground beef and stir until it’s combined well.
  3. Add the water and elbow noodles. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, cover the pan with the lid, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let it cook for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked. Remove from heat.
  5. Add shredded cheese, yogurt, and milk. Stir until combined. Serve immediately.
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Homemade Hamburger Helper Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 1/2 cups (231g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 530 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 28 g 10 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 155 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 385 mg 8 %

Dijon Salmon

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Craving something healthy and delicious? This baked Dijon salmon is packed with omega-3s and protein. It’s flaky, flavorful, and so easy to make. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Mix together the parsley, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
  3. Place the salmon on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and generously coat the salmon with the herby mustard mixture.
  4. Top the salmon with the chopped walnuts.
  5. Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes. Making sure the salmon reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Slice the salmon into individual portions and serve immediately.

Peachy Pork Tenderloin

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This sweet and savory pork tenderloin is the perfect recipe to double, triple or more to fit the size of your family or party! Juicy pork tenderloin with a touch of sweetness with fresh peaches pair perfectly with sweeter wines such as Moscato, Reisling, or Blanc du Bios.

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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the peaches, onion, honey, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Place the pork tenderloin on a sheet of aluminum foil.
  5. Use half of the peach mixture to coat the pork tenderloin and place the tenderloin and foil on the grill.
  6. Grill over medium-high heat until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 160°F.
  7. Remove the pork from the grill, slice, and top with the remaining peach mixture.
  8. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Servings: 4

Serving size: 4 ounces of meat

170 calories, 2.5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 95mg sodium, 13g total carbohydrate, 1g (4%) dietary fiber, 11g sugars (includes 4g added sugars)*, 25g protein, 10% iron, and 15% potassium. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.