Stuffed Ground Beef Roll with Melted Cheese, Bacon and Roasted Potatoes
This impressive one-pan dinner features a juicy ground beef roll packed with melted mozzarella, ham, and tomatoes, wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with smoky BBQ sauce. Golden roasted potatoes cook alongside, soaking up every delicious drop. It looks fancy but comes together with simple pantry ingredients — the perfect weekend showstopper.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 2 lbs (1 kg) ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley and chives, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1½ cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella
- 3½ oz (100 g) sliced deli ham
- 1 tomato, seeded and diced
- Dried oregano
- 7 oz (200 g) bacon strips
- BBQ sauce
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and Italian seasoning
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Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef with onion, garlic, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, fresh herbs, and egg. Mix thoroughly with your hands until uniform.
- 2
Place plastic wrap on a flat surface and spread the meat into a 12×10 inch (30×25 cm) rectangle of even thickness.
- 3
Layer mozzarella, ham, diced tomato, and oregano over the meat, leaving a 1-inch (2 cm) border on all sides.
- 4
Using the plastic wrap, roll the meat into a tight log, pressing the ends firmly to seal. Freeze for 20 minutes to firm up.
- 5
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove plastic wrap, place the roll in a baking dish, cover with bacon strips, and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- 6
Toss potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and Italian seasoning, then arrange them around the roll.
- 7
Bake 50–60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the bacon is caramelized and crispy. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
💡 Chef's Tip
Chilling the roll in the freezer is the secret to keeping the filling inside — don't skip it. For an extra glossy glaze, brush on another layer of BBQ sauce halfway through baking.
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