Description
Culinary magic happens when savory cheesy beefy roll-ups combine hearty ground beef with melted cheese in a delightful twist. Rich flavors and comforting textures merge, creating an irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Seasonings and Dough:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F and lightly coat a rectangular baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sauté ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles while mixing with diced onions and minced garlic.
- Cook the meat mixture until beef is completely browned and onions turn translucent, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, and optional herbs for enhanced flavor profile.
- Unroll crescent dough on a clean surface, separating each triangle carefully.
- Spread an even layer of cooked beef mixture across the wider section of each dough triangle.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef, ensuring complete coverage.
- Tightly roll each triangle from the wide end toward the pointed tip, tucking in sides to prevent filling from escaping.
- Arrange rolled-up triangles seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, leaving slight space between each roll-up.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until pastry turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the ground beef mixture for those who love extra heat.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter or vegetarian version of the dish.
- Use low-fat cheese and lean ground meat to make a healthier option without compromising on flavor and texture.
- Prepare the beef filling ahead of time and refrigerate, allowing busy cooks to quickly assemble the roll-ups when ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg