Description
Quick and hearty ground beef crescent rolls bring comfort to dinner tables with savory seasoned meat nestled inside flaky pastry. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, these rolls promise a satisfying meal that will have families gathering around the table with excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup (225 grams) shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Optional: diced bell peppers
- Optional: diced mushrooms
- Optional: other vegetables of your choice
Seasonings and Base:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can crescent rolls (8 count)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Add finely chopped onions, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Sauté the mixture until the onions become soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and separate each triangle on a clean work surface.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned ground beef mixture across the center of each crescent roll triangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef mixture, and optionally add diced vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrition.
- Starting from the wider end of each triangle, gently roll the dough towards the pointed tip, carefully tucking in the sides to prevent the filling from leaking.
- Arrange the filled crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls turn a beautiful golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from the oven and let the Ground Beef Crescent Rolls cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
- Serve warm alongside a crisp side salad or your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful meal.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Gather all ingredients and tools before starting to streamline your cooking process and reduce kitchen stress.
- Meat Matters: Choose lean ground beef for a healthier option that still delivers rich, savory flavor without excess grease.
- Cheese Tip: Shredded cheese melts beautifully inside the rolls, creating a gooey, irresistible filling that kids and adults will love.
- Customization Magic: Swap vegetables or experiment with different seasonings to make this recipe uniquely yours every time you cook.
- Quick Hack: These rolls freeze wonderfully when wrapped tightly, making them a perfect make-ahead meal for busy weeknights.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or a light side salad to complete this satisfying and quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg