Sausage Rolls Puff Pastry Beef (Printable)
Flaky puff pastry encases a savory beef filling, perfect for easy entertaining or casual bites.
# What You Need:
→ Meat Filling
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 egg, lightly beaten for binding
→ Pastry
10 - 2 sheets puff pastry (approx. 11 oz total), thawed if frozen
→ Glaze
11 - 1 egg, beaten for brushing
12 - 1 tablespoon milk
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and 1 beaten egg in a large bowl. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Place thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet in half lengthwise to create 4 long strips.
04 - Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a long log and position down the center of each pastry strip.
05 - Fold pastry over filling and press edges firmly to seal. Place rolls seam-side down and cut each into 3 equal pieces, yielding 12 rolls total.
06 - Arrange rolls on prepared baking sheet. Whisk remaining egg with milk and brush over tops for golden browning.
07 - Use a sharp knife to cut small diagonal slits on top of each roll to allow steam escape during baking.
08 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry achieves deep golden brown color and filling is completely cooked through.
09 - Allow rolls to cool for 5 minutes before serving to set filling and prevent burning.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of buttery pastry and savory beef creates an irresistible snack that disappears quickly
- These freeze beautifully before baking, so you can always have homemade appetizers ready for unexpected guests
02 -
- Keep everything cold while you work, because warm pastry becomes difficult to handle and will not puff as dramatically
- The egg wash is what creates that professional looking golden color, so do not skip it even if you are tempted
03 -
- Chill your pastry in the refrigerator for 10 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle while you are working
- Use a very sharp knife to cut the rolls so you do not crush the delicate layers of puff pastry