Description
Discover French Onion Smoked Beef Rolls, a savory blend of caramelized onions, tender smoked beef, garlic, thyme, and flaky puff pastry. This easy recipe yields twelve golden rolls that are crisp outside and richly flavored inside. Perfect for holiday gatherings, game nights, or casual snacks, these rolls showcase classic French onion taste in a handheld bite that impresses guests and satisfies cravings. Ready in under an hour, they become a popular appetizer for any occasion and easy to share!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked beef, diced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and caramelize sliced onions for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper; remove from heat and let cool.
- Fold diced smoked beef into the onion mixture.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the smoked beef mixture on each square, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20‑25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a rack and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of cayenne to the onion mixture. Freeze unbaked rolls on a tray before transferring to a bag for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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