Recipe: Cheddar Filled Beef Rolls 🧀🥩
Overview:
🕒 Prep Time: 4 hours (includes chill time)
🍳 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6 slices
Description:
This delightful recipe for Cheddar Filled Beef Rolls was discovered within the pages of “Cooking with Friends,” a cherished collection of recipes from both employees and customers of Herberger’s Department stores. With its rich flavors and hearty ingredients, this dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, offering a satisfyingly high protein option that’s sure to please the whole family. The preparation time includes a period of chilling for the meat roll, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 green pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup water
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 372.5
- Fat: 24.7g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 132.1mg
- Sodium: 698mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.7g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 28.2g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meat Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, barbecue sauce, eggs, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Shape the Meat Roll:
- Lay out a piece of foil or plastic wrap, then shape the meat mixture into an 8×14 rectangle on top of it.
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Prepare the Filling Mixture:
- In another bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped green pepper, and water.
- Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
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Add the Filling:
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the meat rectangle, ensuring to cover the entire surface.
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Roll Up and Chill:
- Carefully roll up the meat and cheese mixture, jellyroll style, ensuring it’s tightly packed.
- Wrap the roll securely in foil or plastic wrap, then chill in the refrigerator overnight or for several hours. This step allows the flavors to meld together and makes slicing easier.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the meat roll is chilling.
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Slice and Bake:
- Unwrap the chilled meat roll and slice it into 6 equal rolls.
- Place the rolls in a shallow baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooked, remove the beef rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with additional barbecue sauce or your favorite toppings, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy goodness of these flavorful beef rolls!
These Cheddar Filled Beef Rolls are a delicious and satisfying meal option that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With their savory beef, gooey melted cheese, and hint of barbecue flavor, they’re sure to become a new family favorite!
