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Delicious beef rollups served on a plate, garnished with herbs.

Garlic Butter Beef Rollups

Cozy, buttery bites filled with savory beef and cheesy goodness, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 rollups
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
For the Garlic Butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted Unsalted butter helps control salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For the butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Optional for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onions. Cook for 8–10 minutes until the beef is browned and the onions are soft, stirring occasionally.
  3. Season the meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder while it cooks. Let the aromas develop.
  4. Drain any excess grease and let the beef cool for a few minutes. Fold in the shredded cheddar, ensuring it blends without melting away.
  5. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the beef-cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle, then roll toward the point and place seam-side down on the pan.
Baking
  1. Mix the melted butter with the extra teaspoon of garlic powder and brush over each rollup.
  2. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown with puffed edges and the dough feels set. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Time-saver: Brown the beef ahead and refrigerate. Common mistake: Overfilling the dough can cause it to burst—use less filling or pinch seams tight. Variation: Add smoked paprika or swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy kick.