Handheld Cheesy Crispy Beef Lasagna Rolls
Handheld Cheesy Crispy Beef Lasagna Rolls
Ingredients
For Assembly and Topping
- 5 large tortilla shells
- 1/4 cup tomato passata, divided, for spreading and topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
To the browned beef, add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of tomato passata (or tomato puree), 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the 1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Lay one large tortilla shell flat. Spread a thin layer of tomato passata (approximately 1-2 tablespoons) evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Spoon about 1/5 of the seasoned beef and cottage cheese mixture onto the tortilla, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 cup) over the beef mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Tightly roll up the tortilla from one side to the other. Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat steps 5-7 for the remaining 4 tortillas.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Once all rolls are on the baking sheet, spread a small amount of tomato passata (about 1 teaspoon per roll) on top of each rolled tortilla. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tops of the rolls.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas begin to crisp around the edges. For extra crispiness and browning, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 9 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. These handheld rolls are crispy, cheesy, and perfect for eating by hand.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Handheld Cheesy Crispy Beef Lasagna Rolls
Ingredients
For Assembly and Topping
- 5 large tortilla shells
- 1/4 cup tomato passata, divided, for spreading and topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
To the browned beef, add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of tomato passata (or tomato puree), 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the 1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Lay one large tortilla shell flat. Spread a thin layer of tomato passata (approximately 1-2 tablespoons) evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Spoon about 1/5 of the seasoned beef and cottage cheese mixture onto the tortilla, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 cup) over the beef mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Tightly roll up the tortilla from one side to the other. Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat steps 5-7 for the remaining 4 tortillas.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Once all rolls are on the baking sheet, spread a small amount of tomato passata (about 1 teaspoon per roll) on top of each rolled tortilla. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tops of the rolls.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas begin to crisp around the edges. For extra crispiness and browning, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 9 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. These handheld rolls are crispy, cheesy, and perfect for eating by hand.
⏱️ 3 min