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Such is the wonder of the runza, a rectangular pocket of yeast dough filled with ground beef, cabbage, and other fixings for a grab-and-go food that, like Tater Tot Hot Dish, Dorothy Lynch Homestyle Dressing, and dessert salads, is uniquely Midwestern.

The runza is a regional cuisine of Nebraska, with some commentators calling it "as Nebraskan as Cornhusker football." It is served by the Nebraska Society of Washington, D.C., and the Nebraska Society of New York at their Taste of Nebraska events and was chosen to represent the state at Flavored Nation, an event ...

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Both the Bierock and the Runza sandwich have German-Russian roots going back to the 18th century. This unique recipe was passed down from one generation to the next, eventually finding its way to the Midwest of America and particularly to the states of Kansas and Nebraska (but with different names).

Bierocks—pronounced bee-rock and also known as runzas—are a German/Eastern European roll that made its way to the American Midwest. They're similar to the Russian pirozhki, another popular European meat-stuffed pastry. They vary in shape, but the most popular ones are usually round or rectangular.

A midwest thing since 1949

We started in Lincoln, Nebraska, then expanded throughout the state and into some neighboring states. To keep it fresh, we choose not to go national.

“Runza” is a version of the low German word runsa, which translates into “bun shape” or the soft shape of a round belly.

The bread pocket of a runza is made from yeast dough and is similar in texture to a hamburger bun but a bit thinner. The filling typically consists of ground beef, onions, and cabbage, but can also include cheese, mushrooms, or other vegetables.

Traveling through the Corn Husker State you might not be aware of the amazing sandwich creations waiting for you. For one, the state is known for the Cheese Frenchee (a deep-fried grilled cheese sandwich!) and massive pork tenderloin sandwiches.

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Summer road trip idea: visit all 82 Runza® locations. spread across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Colorado.

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According to Omaha lore, the Reuben Sandwich was dreamed up at Omaha's Blackstone Hotel in 1925 by Reuben Kulakofsky, a local grocer, to feed a group of late-night poker players. Charles Schimmel, one of the players and the hotel's owner, liked it so much he put it on the menu of The Plush Horse, the hotel restaurant.

pl runzas is a yeast dough bread pocket with a filling consisting of beef, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings.

Somehow, some way, in Nebraska, the bierock became the runza. Sauteed ground beef and cabbage went into a rectangular, bread roll-like creation, was served to people who thought they really tasted good, and the rest is delicious history.

If the runza sounds strangely old world for a fast food item to you, that's because it is. The bread pocket has its roots in German-Russian cuisine, said to originate with the pierogi.

According to Omaha lore, the Reuben Sandwich was dreamed up at Omaha's Blackstone Hotel in 1925 by Reuben Kulakofsky, a local grocer, to feed a group of late-night poker players.

Traveling through the Corn Husker State you might not be aware of the amazing sandwich creations waiting for you. For one, the state is known for the Cheese Frenchee (a deep-fried grilled cheese sandwich!) and massive pork tenderloin sandwiches.