Cheesy Beef Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups (Printable)
Golden, cheesy roll-ups filled with seasoned beef, pepperoni, and mozzarella — quick, crowd-pleasing bites.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 5 ounces ground beef
02 - 1.5 ounces pepperoni slices (about 12 slices)
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Dough
05 - 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (8 ounces)
→ Vegetables & Sauce
06 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ For Assembling
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Sauté until fully browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
03 - Roll out the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface to a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
04 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Evenly scatter cooked beef, arrange pepperoni slices over the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
05 - Starting on a long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 8 equal pieces.
06 - Arrange the roll ups cut side up on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
08 - Cool for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley, if desired. Serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the oozy, crispy joy of pizza but in a handheld bite that doesn’t leave fingerprints everywhere.
- There’s just something about the way the beef and pepperoni mingle with gooey cheese that turned this into a party favorite around my table.
02 -
- Once I tried to spread too much sauce—trust me, it’ll burst out and the rolls won’t hold their shape.
- Letting the beef cool before layering keeps the cheese from melting too early and making a mess before baking.
03 -
- If you see cheese leaking during baking, it’s just a sign it’ll be extra crispy (and that’s not a bad thing).
- Brushing olive oil on top really does boost color and flavor—a shortcut I never skip now.