Homemade Beef and Cheese Pizza Scrolls

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Soft pizza dough rolled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, sliced and baked into fun handheld scrolls. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 38 minutes pairs store-bought or homemade pizza dough, ground beef, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 18 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 8 oz ground beef. Season with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried Italian herbs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Step 3: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese across the surface.
  4. Step 4: Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef over the cheese layer. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape.
  5. Step 5: Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 12 equal 1-inch thick scrolls. Place the scrolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese over the scrolls. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes before serving warm.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Homemade Beef and Cheese Pizza Scrolls take to make?

Total time is about 38 minutes (20 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Homemade Beef and Cheese Pizza Scrolls?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Homemade Beef and Cheese Pizza Scrolls?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Homemade Beef and Cheese Pizza Scrolls for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Homemade Beef and Cheese Pizza Scrolls?

Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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