Keto Beef Pepperoni Cheese Roll Ups (Printable Version)

Savory beef and pepperoni rolled with melted mozzarella and parmesan. A quick, satisfying low-carb appetizer or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 2 oz pepperoni slices

→ Dairy

03 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
07 - ½ tsp garlic powder
08 - ½ tsp onion powder
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Optional

11 - 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce for dipping

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion on a sheet of parchment paper into a rectangle (about 5x3 inches).
04 - Place a few pepperoni slices and some shredded mozzarella in the center of each rectangle.
05 - Carefully roll up each rectangle around the filling, sealing the edges to prevent cheese from leaking out.
06 - Arrange the roll ups seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Top each roll up with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
07 - Bake for 15 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cream cheese mixed into the beef keeps these incredibly juicy, unlike so many dry keto appetizers I have tried
  • They reheat beautifully for meal prep, making busy weekdays so much easier
02 -
  • Working with cold meat mixture can be frustrating, so let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before shaping
  • Sealing the edges really well prevents cheese from escaping and burning on your parchment paper during baking
03 -
  • Use parchment paper between portions when flattening the beef to prevent sticking
  • Let the roll ups rest for 3 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly

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