Cheesy Ground Beef Roll – A Quick, Family-Friendly Dinner
Flaky crescent roll stuffed with seasoned ground beef, cheddar, and mozzarella. A quick, budget-friendly family dinner that looks fancy but takes under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking apart. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Transfer beef to a bowl; mix in cheddar, mozzarella, and parsley until combined.
- Unroll crescent dough into one large sheet; press seams to seal.
- Spread beef-cheese mixture evenly over dough, leaving a small border.
- Roll tightly from a long side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends.
- Place seam-side down on baking sheet; brush with beaten egg.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest 5 minutes, slice into thick rounds, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Chill assembled roll 10–15 minutes before baking for cleaner slices.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking for more color.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days or freeze sliced pieces up to 1 month.
- Variations: Swap in ground turkey or sausage; add finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.