Pan-Fried Kangaroo Sausage Rolls with Spiced Tomato Relish

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Flaky pastry envelops savory, spiced kangaroo mince, complemented by a tangy homemade tomato relish. This australian-inspired snacks ready in about 55 minutes turns kangaroo mince, small, finely diced onion, minced garlic cloves into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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.

Ingredients

• 500 g kangaroo mince
• 2 sheets (about 500 g total) puff pastry sheets
• 1 small, finely diced onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1, beaten egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 medium, finely chopped tomato
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 500 g kangaroo mince, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up mince until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out 2 puff pastry sheets and cut each into 4 rectangles. Divide cooled mince mixture evenly among the rectangles, placing it along one edge.
4. Step 4: Brush 1 beaten egg along the edges of the pastry, then roll tightly around the filling to form sausage rolls. Brush tops with remaining egg for a glossy finish.
5. Step 5: Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
6. Step 6: For the spiced tomato relish, combine 3 finely chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp white vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until thickened and tangy.
7. Step 7: Serve the warm sausage rolls with the spiced tomato relish for dipping.