Savory, protein-packed rolls featuring pepperoni, lean beef, and cheese in a soft dough. Great for snacks, lunches, or meal prep.
# What You Need:
→ Protein Dough
01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low fat)
02 - 2 cups self-rising flour
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
06 - 7 oz lean ground beef (5% fat or less)
07 - 2.8 oz turkey or beef pepperoni slices
08 - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Topping
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian herbs
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks for 4-5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in black pepper and Italian herbs. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, egg, garlic powder, and salt until a sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
04 - Roll dough into a rectangle approximately 12 x 10 inches.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
06 - Evenly scatter cooked beef, pepperoni slices, and mozzarella cheese over sauce.
07 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll dough into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange rolls cut-side up on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan and dried parsley or herbs.
09 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
10 - Cool slightly before serving.
