crispy beef and cheese stuffed pastry rolls (similar to savory puff pastry rolls or fried spring-roll style pastries). Here’s a full, easy recipe to recreate them:
🥟 Crispy Beef & Cheese Puff Rolls
🧾 Ingredients
Filling:
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional but adds flavor)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or any melty cheese
Pastry:
- 1 pack puff pastry sheets or spring roll wrappers
- 1 egg (for egg wash, if baking)
For frying (if not baking):
- Oil for deep frying
🔪 Instructions
1. Cook the Filling
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Add a little oil, sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and tomato paste.
- Cook until mixture is dry (important so rolls stay crispy).
- Let cool, then mix in cheese.
2. Assemble
- Cut puff pastry into rectangles (or use whole spring roll wrappers).
- Place 1–2 tablespoons of filling near one edge.
- Roll tightly, folding in sides like a burrito.
- Seal edges with a bit of water (or egg wash).
3. Cook
Option A: Fry (crispiest 🔥)
- Heat oil to ~180°C (350°F)
- Fry rolls until golden brown (3–5 minutes)
- Drain on paper towels
Option B: Bake (lighter)
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Brush with egg wash
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden
🧀 Tips
- Add cream cheese for extra creamy filling
- Spice it up with chili flakes
- Don’t overfill or they may burst
- Make ahead and freeze before frying/baking
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with garlic sauce, ketchup, or spicy mayo
- Great as appetizers or snacks