Description
Croissants with Ground Beef blend flaky pastry and savory meat into a delightful quick dinner that saves you time and satisfies hungry family members. Packed with flavor and super easy to prepare, these stuffed croissants come together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Base and Wrapping:
- 2 tubes refrigerated croissant dough
- 1 small onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional:
- Cooked fries
- Jalapenos
- Diced bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread parchment paper across a baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 small chopped onion until it turns translucent and soft.
- Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat into small crumbles using a wooden spoon while cooking for 7-9 minutes.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper over the beef. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Mix in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely throughout the meat mixture. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Carefully unroll 2 tubes of croissant dough. Separate each tube into individual triangular sections.
- Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of beef mixture onto the wide end of each croissant triangle. Add optional fries or jalapeños if desired.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end, gently tucking sides to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Arrange rolled croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Whisk 1 egg in a small bowl. Brush egg wash across the top of each croissant to create a golden, shiny surface.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until croissants puff up and turn a rich golden brown color.
Notes
- Check the ground beef is completely browned and no pink remains to ensure food safety.
- Use pre-shredded cheese for easier melting and smoother texture throughout the beef mixture.
- Roll croissant triangles tightly to prevent filling from leaking during baking and create a neat presentation.
- For a low-carb version, swap croissant dough with large lettuce leaves and bake the beef mixture as a stuffed wrap instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg