Keto Beef Pepperoni Cheese Roll Ups (Printable Version)
Savory beef rolls stuffed with pepperoni and melted cheese, ideal for keto snacking or appetizers.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 2 oz pepperoni slices
→ Dairy
03 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
07 - ½ tsp garlic powder
08 - ½ tsp onion powder
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Optional
11 - 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce for dipping
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- They disappear faster than you can say keto appetizer, even with non-low-carb friends
- The cream cheese in the beef mixture keeps everything incredibly tender and juicy
02 -
- The parchment paper is non-negotiable here, the cheese will weld itself to the pan without it
- Letting the beef mixture chill for 10 minutes makes it much easier to shape and roll
03 -
- Pat your pepperoni slices with a paper towel first to reduce excess oil
- Use two sheets of parchment when flattening the beef to prevent sticking to your hands