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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!

Ravioli Bake

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This easy weeknight recipe is perfect for busy families—just layer, bake, and enjoy a warm, cheesy meal that tastes like comfort food without the hassle. With familiar flavors and pasta that even picky eaters love, it’s a kid-friendly win that’s sure to make it into your regular dinner rotation.


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  1. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F.
  2. In a pot, sauté the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, herb blend, sugar, salt and water. Cook until spices are blended and sauce is heated through.
  4. In a 9x13 inch casserole dish, spoon half of the sauce mixture into the bottom in an even layer.
  5. Arranged the raviolis in an even layer on top of the sauce.
  6. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  7. Bake covered in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the raviolis are cooked and everything reaches an internal temperature of 165 Degrees F.
  8. Remove and top with fresh parsley, serve.
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Ravioli Bake Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (188g) 12 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 250 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 8 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 14 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 160 mg 10 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 630 mg 15 %

Southwest Beef Skillet

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Looking for a quick, hearty meal with bold flavor? This Southwest Beef Skillet checks all the boxes! Made with lean ground beef, colorful veggies, fiber‑rich beans, whole‑grain brown rice, and just the right kick of low‑sodium taco seasoning—this one‑pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

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  1. In a large skillet add the ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until the ground beef has reached 150 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, brown rice and taco seasoning. Mix until combined
  3. Heat on medium low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until dish is thoroughly heated
  4. Top with cheddar cheese and enjoy
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Southwest Beef Skillet Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 1/2 cup (373g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 330 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 520 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 42 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 8 g 29 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 128 mg 10 % Iron 4 mg 20 % Potassium 765 mg 15 %

French Onion Beef and Noodles

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Noodles are always a win for a cozy meal! Use the leftovers from Slow Cooker French Onion Roast to make a whole new dinner for your family!

 

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  1. Begin cooking the egg noodles according to package directions, omitting added salt.
  2. In another pot over medium heat, begin to reheat Slow Cooker French Pot Roast adding the beef broth, bring to a simmer.
  3. Add in the cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese is completely combined with the beef.
  4. Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add to the beef, fold until the noodles are coated.
  5. Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley.
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French Onion Beef and Noodles Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (208g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 370 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 15 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 50 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 290 mg 6 %

French Onion Roast Pockets

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Get creative with leftovers from Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast! These yummy French Onion Roast pockets are easy to throw together and give new life to leftovers.


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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees F.
  2. Reheat the roast and onions in the microwave and shred if needed.
  3. On a nonstick surface or a clean countertop with flour roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle.
  4. Cut the dough into 6 evenly sized squares using a butter knife.
  5. In the middle of each square place a scoop of the beef and onions. Place the shredded cheese evenly on top of the beef.
  6. Fold over the dough from one corner to the other, use a fork to press and seal the beef inside the dough.
  7. Place the pockets on a parchment paper covered baking sheet and brush the beaten egg on top of the dough.
  8. Bake for approximately 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and enjoy!
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French Onion Roast Pockets Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pocket (149g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 530 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 33 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 18 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 100 mg 8 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 200 mg 4 %