53g Protein Beef and Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Ingredients

• 1kg lean beef mince, 5% fat
• 150g pepperoni, roughly chopped
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 x 400g can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp concentrated tomato paste
• 15g flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, plus extra for serving
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 6 large flour wraps
• 250g low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated
• Spray oil
• Pizza sauce or another sauce of choice, optional

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly coat it with spray oil.
2. Place the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and dried oregano in a small bowl and mix until combined.
3. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and coat it lightly with spray oil.
4. Add the lean beef mince and spread it across the pan.
5. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, breaking the beef apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink.
6. Season the beef with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
7. Add the chopped pepperoni and prepared herb and spice mixture.
8. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring regularly, until the pepperoni is lightly golden and the spices are fragrant.
9. Add the crushed tomatoes, concentrated tomato paste and chopped parsley.
10. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
11. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and reduced.
12. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the filling to cool slightly while preparing the wraps.
13. Lay the six wraps on a clean work surface.
14. Divide the beef and pepperoni mixture evenly between the wraps, arranging it in a line across the centre of each one.
15. Add a small amount of pizza sauce or another sauce of choice, if using.
16. Divide the grated mozzarella evenly between the wraps.
17. Fold the sides of each wrap inward over the filling.
18. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then roll each wrap tightly to create a sealed pizza roll.
19. Arrange the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking tray.
20. Lightly coat the tops with spray oil and sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.
21. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the wraps are golden and crisp and the mozzarella has melted.
22. Leave the pizza rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving.