Cheesy Beef Stuffed Bread Roll

Cheesy Beef Stuffed Bread Roll

Ingredients

For the dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

• 1 cup warm milk (or water)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

For the filling

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin (optional but great)

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

For topping

• 1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella (or mozzarella + cheddar)

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

• Extra parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Make the dough

1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Add flour, salt, and oil. Knead until soft and elastic (8–10 minutes).

3. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled.

2. Prepare the filling

1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and parsley.

2. Don’t cook it first—the beef cooks inside the dough and stays juicy.

3. Assemble

1. Roll the dough into a large rectangle (about ¼ inch thick).

2. Spread the raw beef mixture evenly over the dough, pressing lightly.

3. Roll tightly from the long side into a log, like a jelly roll.

4. Place seam-side down on a lined baking tray.

4. Bake

1. Brush with beaten egg.

2. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 30–35 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

5. Add cheese

1. Remove from oven, sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.

2. Return to oven for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Finish & serve

• Sprinkle with parsley

• Slice and serve hot while the cheese is stretchy 🔥🧀

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Tips

• Add chili flakes if you like heat

• Swap beef for lamb or chicken

• Serve with garlic yogurt sauce or marinara on the side