Garlicky cheesy ground beef pinwheels

These meat pinwheels are not only perfect as finger food for parties, but also make for a delightful snack or a quick meal on the go. With their simplicity and incredible taste, they are a true culinary delight!

Meat Pinwheels

Great as finger food for parties, a yummy snack or a meal on the run, these meat pinwheels are super easy to make and insanely delicious!

Have you been looking for a versatile dish that can be served as finger food for parties, enjoyed as a snack or even eaten on the go? Look no further! Meat pinwheels are here to save the day. Made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor, these pinwheels will surely become a crowd favorite.

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beef pinwheels

You’ll never have to panic again when unexpected guest show up at your door! Not when you have such an easy fix like these amazing meat pinwheels! Crazy delicious and oh, so easy to make, These are just as great as appetizers for parties, snacks, finger food at picnics and barbecues or even a meal on their own with a nice salad on the side.

I wanted to make something for the meat lovers in my family but didn’t want to put too much effort into it. I was also aiming for something pretty quick to make and affordable and these ground beef pinwheels fit the bill perfectly. Plus these meat pinwheels are so savory, satisfying and filling, you won’t find yourself over eating.

ground beef pinwheels

These mincemeat pinwheels only take a handful of ingredients and are so super easy to make, even beginners will manage to make these successfully! My family really enjoyed these meat pinwheels and I’m pretty sure yours will do too!

How to make ground beef pinwheels

mincemeat pinwheels

Ingredients:

  • 26 oz ground beef meat
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves, diced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp dry thyme
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 egg
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese

To make this recipe, you will also need:

Instructions:

  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining with baking paper.
  • Pre heat oven at 420 F.
  • In a large bowl, mix ground meat, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, thyme and parsley, using a bamboo spatula
  • In a non stick skillet, heat the vegetable oil and saute onions until slightly glassy.
  • Add the ground beef mixture and cook until brown. Leave to cool.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg well and then add to the cooled meat mixture and mix well.
  • Open the puff pastry sheets and lightly roll out.
  • Spread meat evenly on both sheets, skipping about 1″ at the bottom of each sheet.
  • Add shredded cheese then roll up as tight as you can (without pressing too much though).
  • Keep in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  • Take the rolls and slice using a sharp knife.
  • Transfer to the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix smashed garlic, olive oil and chopped parsley.
  • Using a brush, spread over the rolls.
  • Bake in the middle of the oven for about 15 minutes or until the mince pinwheels are golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with your favorite fresh herb when serving.

With their simple ingredients and easy preparation, these ground been pinwheels are perfect for any occasion – from parties to quick meals on the go. So next time you’re looking for a tasty and convenient option, try making some savory meat pinwheels! Your taste buds (and your guests) will thank you!

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Garlicky & Cheesy Meat Pinwheels Recipe

These meat pinwheels are not only perfect as finger food for parties, but also make for a delightful snack or a quick meal on the go. With their simplicity and incredible taste, they are a true culinary delight!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Freezer time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef pinwheels, meat pinwheels
Servings: 10 pinwheels
Calories: 592kcal
Author: Petro Neagu

Ingredients

  • 26 oz ground beef meat
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves diced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 
  • 1 Tbsp dry thyme
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 puff pastry sheets thawed
  • 1 egg
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese

Equipment

Instructions

  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining with baking paper.
  • Pre heat oven at 420 F.
  • In a large bowl, mix meat, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, thyme and parsley, using a bamboo spatula
  • In a non stick skillet, heat the vegetable oil and saute onions until slightly glassy.
  • Add meat mixture and cook until brown. Leave to cool. 
  • In a small bowl, beat egg well and then add to the cooled meat and mix well.
  • Open the puff pastry sheets and lightly roll out.
  • Spread meat evenly on both sheets, skipping about 1" at the bottom of each sheet.
  • Add shredded cheese then roll up as tight as you can (without pressing too much though).
  • Keep in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  • Take the rolls and slice using a sharp knife.
  • Transfer to the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix smashed garlic, olive oil and chopped parsley.
  • Using a brush, spread over the rolls.
  • Bake in the middle of the oven for about 15 minutes or until the mince pinwheels are golden.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheel | Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg
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