Ground Beef Cheese Loaf (Printable Recipe Version)
Crunchy pastry, plenty of gooey cheese, and juicy ground beef give this dish its punchy flavor.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Optional extras
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Chopped jalapeños or chili flakes if you want it spicy
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Diced onions
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Paprika, diced
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Finely chopped herbs like parsley or chives
→ Main basics
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A pinch of paprika powder, up to your taste
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Black pepper, as you like
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Salt, just go with what you like
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1 egg, for brushing on top
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200 g grated cheese like cheddar, emmental, or gouda
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1 roll of store-bought puff pastry
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500 g ground beef or any ground meat you like
# Steps to Make It:
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Slide the roll onto your tray and stick it in the hot oven. Bake for about 25–30 minutes until the crust is crispy and turns a gorgeous brown.
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Beat the egg and coat the whole outside of the roll with it. This makes it shiny and gives you a beautiful crust.
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Line your tray with baking paper. Turn your oven on so it's good and hot—200°C if you’re using top and bottom heat, or 180°C with fan.
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Starting along a long edge, tightly roll everything up. Pinch both ends shut so nothing leaks.
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Sprinkle the cheese over your pastry. Then pile your seasoned meat mix evenly on top, but leave about 2 centimeters of pastry along the edges clear.
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Roll out your puff pastry and leave it at room temperature for a few minutes so it softens a bit.
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Toss your ground meat in a bowl. Add paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix in any extras like herbs, diced peppers, onions, or chili if you want.
# Extra Information:
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To make this veggie-friendly, swap in plant-based ground. Everything else stays the same.
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Throwing in crunchy veggies and fresh herbs will make it lighter and way fresher.