Stuffed Crusty Rolls with Ground Beef, Olives and Cheese
Golden crusty rolls hiding a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, green olives, hard-boiled egg, and melted cheese — comfort food at its finest. Ready in just 30 minutes and budget-friendly, they make a perfect casual lunch or weeknight dinner the whole family will devour.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 small onion
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 crusty bread rolls
- 300 g (10.5 oz) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 10 pitted green olives
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 200 g (7 oz) grated mozzarella or mild cheddar
- 2 ripe tomatoes (or ½ cup tomato sauce)
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Directions
- 1
Finely chop the onion, garlic, olives, parsley, and hard-boiled egg. Keep each separate and set aside.
- 2
Grate the cheese on the coarse side of a box grater. Set aside.
- 3
Remove seeds from the tomatoes and blend into a smooth sauce. Set aside.
- 4
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until well browned and dry.
- 5
Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- 6
Pour in the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until all liquid has evaporated.
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in the olives, parsley, and chopped egg. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- 8
Fold in the grated cheese until the filling is well combined. Set aside.
- 9
Cut the top off each roll and hollow out the inside with your fingers, reserving the bread pieces.
- 10
Fill each roll generously with the beef mixture, then seal with the reserved bread, pressing lightly.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra crunch and perfectly melted cheese, place the stuffed rolls in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes before serving.
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