Keto Beef Pepperoni Cheese Roll Ups (Print Version)
Savory beef rolls stuffed with pepperoni and melted mozzarella, ideal for keto snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 2 ounces pepperoni slices
→ Dairy
03 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional
11 - 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce, for dipping
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion on a sheet of parchment paper into a rectangle about 5x3 inches.
04 - Place a few pepperoni slices and some shredded mozzarella in the center of each rectangle.
05 - Carefully roll up each rectangle around the filling, sealing the edges to prevent cheese from leaking out.
06 - Arrange the roll ups seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Top each roll up with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
07 - Bake for 15 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They're essentially pizza flavors wrapped in protein, so you never feel like you're dieting
- The cheese stays molten inside while the exterior gets beautifully browned
02 -
- Chilling the beef mixture for 15 minutes makes it much easier to shape without sticking to your hands
- The parchment paper between the beef and your counter is non-negotiable for clean rolling
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese incorporates much more smoothly into the beef mixture
- Let them rest for 5 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly and doesn't immediately ooze out when cut