Savory Ground Beef & Cheese Puff Pastry Roll
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, mincedADVERTISEMENT
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)ADVERTISEMENT
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the Roll:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)ADVERTISEMENT
- ½ cup extra cheese for topping
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, red pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, chili flakes (if using), and tomato paste. Cook until the mixture is thick and fragrant.
Remove from heat, mix in shredded cheese and parsley. Let it cool completely. - Assemble the Roll
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the puff pastry sheet on parchment paper. Spread the beef mixture evenly across the surface, leaving a 1-inch edge on all sides.
Gently roll the pastry like a jelly roll from one end to the other. Seal the edge by pinching slightly or brushing with beaten egg.
Transfer to a baking tray, seam side down. Brush the entire roll with egg wash and sprinkle more shredded cheese on top. - Bake to Perfection
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.
Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
