Cheesy Bacon Beef Roll
Cheesy Bacon Beef Roll
Ingredients
For the Beef Roll
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 slices bacon, thin-cut
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, plain bread crumbs, large egg, finely minced yellow onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can make the beef tough.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
On a large piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap (approximately 18x12 inches), press the beef mixture evenly into a rectangle about 12x9 inches.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Evenly sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the beef rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border along one of the longer sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Starting from the long side opposite the cheese-free border, carefully and tightly roll the beef mixture into a log. Pinch the seams and ends firmly to seal the roll, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
On a clean piece of parchment paper or directly on your prepared baking sheet, arrange the bacon slices side-by-side, slightly overlapping, to form a weave pattern large enough to fully cover the beef roll. Alternatively, you can simply lay them out in overlapping strips.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Carefully transfer the beef roll onto the bacon weave. Wrap the bacon around the beef roll, tucking the ends underneath the roll to secure it.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. This will be your glaze.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Place the bacon-wrapped beef roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush about half of the prepared glaze evenly over the top and sides of the roll.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Remove the beef roll from the oven, brush with the remaining glaze, and return to the oven. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the bacon is crispy and browned.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 12
Once cooked, remove the beef roll from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
⏱️ 10 min
- 13
Slice the Cheesy Bacon Beef Roll into thick rounds and serve hot.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Bacon Beef Roll
Ingredients
For the Beef Roll
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 slices bacon, thin-cut
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, plain bread crumbs, large egg, finely minced yellow onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can make the beef tough.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
On a large piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap (approximately 18x12 inches), press the beef mixture evenly into a rectangle about 12x9 inches.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Evenly sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the beef rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border along one of the longer sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Starting from the long side opposite the cheese-free border, carefully and tightly roll the beef mixture into a log. Pinch the seams and ends firmly to seal the roll, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
On a clean piece of parchment paper or directly on your prepared baking sheet, arrange the bacon slices side-by-side, slightly overlapping, to form a weave pattern large enough to fully cover the beef roll. Alternatively, you can simply lay them out in overlapping strips.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Carefully transfer the beef roll onto the bacon weave. Wrap the bacon around the beef roll, tucking the ends underneath the roll to secure it.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. This will be your glaze.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Place the bacon-wrapped beef roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush about half of the prepared glaze evenly over the top and sides of the roll.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Remove the beef roll from the oven, brush with the remaining glaze, and return to the oven. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the bacon is crispy and browned.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 12
Once cooked, remove the beef roll from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
⏱️ 10 min - 13
Slice the Cheesy Bacon Beef Roll into thick rounds and serve hot.
⏱️ 1 min