Meat Buns Recipe

By Nanadi-2

On the outside, these golden buns resemble ordinary dinner rolls. But one bite reveals the tasty, cheesy beef filling inside.

Ingredients

• DOUGH:
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Red Star® Platinum Superior Baking Yeast™
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water (110° to 115°)
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 to 2-1/4 cups bread flour
• FILLING:
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 c. mushrooms, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, egg, salt and 1 cup flour; beat on low for 3 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add cabbage, mushrooms, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cheese. Remove from the heat; set aside to cool.
Punch dough down and divide into 12 pieces. Gently roll out each piece into a 5-in. circle. Top each with about 1/4 cup filling. Fold dough over filling to meet in the center; pinch edges to seal.
Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with butter. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Editor's Note: The dough may be prepared in a bread machine. Place dough ingredients (using water that is 70°-80° and only 2 cups of bread flour) in bread pan in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a floured surface and punch down. Prepare buns as directed.