{"id":1888,"date":"2026-02-15T00:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T00:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1888"},"modified":"2026-02-15T00:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T00:49:38","slug":"cheesy-ground-beef-pastry-roll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1888","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Ground Beef Pastry Roll"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Cheesy Ground Beef Pastry Roll (Bakery-Style Recipe)<\/h1>\n<h2>\u00a0Prep Time: 25 minutes<\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0Cook Time: 30 minutes<\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0Total Time: About 1 hour<\/h2>\n<h2>Servings: 6\u20138 slices<\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0Difficulty: Easy to Medium<\/h2>\n<h1>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h1>\n<h2>\u00a0For the Dough (Soft Homemade Dough)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon instant yeast<\/li>\n<li>1 egg (room temperature)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup (60 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter<\/li>\n<li>1 cup (240 ml) warm milk<\/li>\n<li>2\u20134 tablespoons warm water (if needed)<\/li>\n<li><em style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">Shortcut:<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"> You can use 1 large sheet of store-bought puff pastry instead of homemade dough.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0For the Ground Beef Filling<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>500g (1 lb) ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon tomato paste<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon cumin<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon dried oregano (optional)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0For the Cheese Layer<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 to 1\u00bd cups shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>\u00a0Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h1>\n<h2>Step 1: Prepare the Dough<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.<\/li>\n<li>Add the egg, oil, and warm milk.<\/li>\n<li>Mix until the dough begins to form.<\/li>\n<li>Knead for 8\u201310 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the dough feels too sticky, add a little flour.<br \/>\nIf it feels too dry, add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Shape into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap.<\/li>\n<li>Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef Filling<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add chopped onion and cook for 2\u20133 minutes until soft.<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.<\/li>\n<li>Add bell pepper, tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and oregano.<\/li>\n<li>Cook for 5\u20137 minutes until the mixture thickens and most liquid evaporates.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.<\/li>\n<li>Allow the filling to cool completely before assembling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Important: Do not add cheese while the filling is hot, or the pastry may become soggy.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3: Assemble the Pastry Roll<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F).<\/li>\n<li>Punch down the risen dough.<\/li>\n<li>Roll it out into a large rectangle about \u00bd cm thick.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the cooled beef mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about a 2 cm border around the edges.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the beef layer.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long side to form a log.<\/li>\n<li>Seal the edges well to prevent filling from leaking.<\/li>\n<li>Place seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Step 4: Egg Wash &amp; Finishing Touch<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon milk.<\/li>\n<li>Brush it over the top of the roll.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds or dried herbs on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 5: Bake<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bake for 25\u201330 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Until golden brown and nicely puffed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.<\/p>\n<h1>Serving Suggestions<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve warm with garlic sauce<\/li>\n<li>Add ketchup or spicy sauce<\/li>\n<li>Pair with a fresh green salad<\/li>\n<li>Slice into smaller pieces for parties or gatherings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>\u00a0Expert Tips<\/h1>\n<p>For extra cheesiness, add a thin layer of cream cheese before mozzarella.<br \/>\nFor a spicy version, add chili flakes or jalape\u00f1os.<br \/>\nFor crispier crust, brush melted butter on top after baking.<br \/>\nYou can freeze the roll before baking (up to 1 month).<br \/>\nSlice before baking to make mini rolls.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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