Description
These Cheesy Beefy Rolls are a quick and comforting snack, featuring a savory blend of browned ground beef, melted cheese, and flavorful seasonings all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfectly golden and easy to make, they satisfy any comfort food craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 1 lb Ground Beef (lean for less fat)
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped (or shallots for a milder taste)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (or garlic powder as substitute)
- Salt, to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (or white pepper for subtler flavor)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar; pepper jack for spicy kick)
Pastry
- 2 sheets Puff Pastry, thawed (fully thawed for best results)
Egg Wash
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, stirring occasionally until fully browned and no longer pink.
- Add Onion: Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to release the flavors, then remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Combine with Cheese: Once the beef mixture has cooled, fold in the shredded cheese until it is evenly distributed throughout.
- Prepare Pastry: On a floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each one into three equal rectangles.
- Fill Pastry: Spoon a generous amount of the beef and cheese filling down the center of each pastry rectangle.
- Seal Rolls: Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling, pinching the seams tightly to seal. Place the rolls seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush Egg Wash: Beat the egg with water to form an egg wash, then brush this over the tops of each roll to promote a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until they puff up and turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the rolls rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Substitute shallots for onions for a milder flavor profile.
- If fresh garlic is unavailable, garlic powder works as an effective substitute.
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling for best texture and handling.
- Brush egg wash evenly to achieve that classic golden crust.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from hot filling.
