Soft Homemade Meat-Stuffed Rolls (Oriental Style)

Name: Soft Homemade Meat-Stuffed Rolls (Oriental Style)
Prep time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 30 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 1 heaped tablespoon instant dry yeast; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 100 ml warm milk; 200 ml warm water; 1 egg; 650 to 700 g all-purpose flour; 100 ml neutral oil; 500 g lean ground beef; 3 ripe tomatoes, finely diced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove (optional); 80 g pitted olives, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional); Fresh parsley and chives, to taste

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 19, 2026

Pillowy homemade rolls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, fresh tomatoes, and olives — a crowd-pleasing recipe inspired by Middle Eastern flavors. Easy to make from scratch, they're perfect for sharing at any gathering or party.

Prep⏱️ 90 min

Servings👥 30 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

30 servings

1 heaped tablespoon instant dry yeast
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
100 ml warm milk
200 ml warm water
1 egg
650 to 700 g all-purpose flour
100 ml neutral oil
500 g lean ground beef
3 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove (optional)
80 g pitted olives, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Fresh parsley and chives, to taste

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, warm water, warm milk, salt, and oil. Stir until fully dissolved.
2
Gradually mix in half the flour using a wooden spoon.
3
Add the egg, then continue adding the remaining flour little by little.
4
Before using all the flour, work the dough by hand to check the texture — it should be soft and non-sticky. Adjust the amount based on egg size.
5
Knead the dough in the bowl for 5 minutes with a back-and-forth motion until smooth and elastic.
6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 20 minutes in a warm spot.
7
Meanwhile, sauté the onion and garlic in a drizzle of oil. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
8
Stir in the tomatoes, olives, nutmeg, parsley, and chives. Season, cook for 5 more minutes, then let cool.
9
Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F). Divide the dough into 30 equal balls and flatten each into a disc about 10 cm wide.
10
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each disc and pinch the edges to seal into a triangle or half-moon shape.
11
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with a little oil, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra-soft rolls, replace half the water with warm whole milk. Unbaked stuffed rolls freeze beautifully — bake them straight from frozen, adding 5 minutes to the baking time.