Why are my beef rollups soggy?

Make sure the filling cools slightly before rolling and don’t overfill. Also, allow them to cool fully before storing this prevents trapped steam from making them soggy.

What’s the best cheese for beef rollups?

Cheddar adds sharpness, but you can try provolone, mozzarella, or Colby Jack. For rich flavor, use a mix just like in my Cheesy Garlic Butter Rollups .

Can I prep these ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble the rollups and refrigerate uncooked up to 12 hours. When ready, bake fresh and brush with garlic butter sauce for steak flavor.

How do I serve them for parties?

Slice in half, serve with ranch or marinara, and pair with something cozy like Bacon Onion Tomato Pie to complete the tray.

Garlic Butter Beef Rollups – Crispy, Cheesy

Stuffani Borjat

July 14, 2025

Garlic Butter Beef Rollups fresh from oven

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Garlic Butter Beef Rollups were born on one of those evenings when dinner needed to feel special but come together fast. I remembered Mom’s skillet meals simple, sizzling, and full of flavor. So I leaned on my favorite tricks: one-pan garlic beef dinner ideas, easy garlic butter rolls with crescent dough, and that crave-worthy garlic butter sauce for steak. It’s comfort food with a purpose quick, cheesy, and made with love.

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The Real Ingredients & Steps Behind These Garlic Butter Beef Rollups

This recipe sticks to what I always call “real kitchen ingredients” things that live in your fridge or pantry without a special grocery trip. It’s the same dependable ease I love about Simple Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps. You’ve got beef, cheddar, crescent rolls, and garlic butter magic. That’s it.

Ingredients Garlic Butter Beef Rollups

Ingredients for garlic butter beef rollups

For the Beef Filling:

1 pound ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

For the Dough and Topping:

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder (for butter)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Step-by-Step: How These Garlic Butter Beef Rollups Come Together

I learned early on that one-pan garlic beef dinner ideas work best when you prep smart. Here’s how I build these from start to finish no guesswork, no fluff.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or give it a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Preheating oven and preparing baking sheet for garlic butter beef rollups

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and diced onions over medium heat for about 8–10 minutes, until beef is browned and onions are soft. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder while it cooks. Drain the grease and let it cool slightly.

Cooking ground beef and onions for garlic butter beef rollups

Once cooled a bit, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. This way, the cheese binds everything without becoming oily or separating.

Mixing shredded cheddar into cooled beef filling

Unroll your crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the beef mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.

Filling crescent roll dough with beef and cheese mixture

Roll up each crescent, starting from the wide end and working toward the point, encasing all that cheesy beef goodness. Place seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet.

Rolling beef and cheese into crescent dough

Mix melted butter and garlic powder, then brush generously over the tops. This is where that garlic butter sauce for steak flavor vibe really shines.

Brushing garlic butter on beef rollups before baking

Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley for a pop of color.

Baked garlic butter beef rollups topped with parsley

These remind me a lot of my Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches easy, cheesy, and devoured in minutes. Serve hot, with your favorite dip!

What Makes These Garlic Butter Beef Rollups So Addictive

Crispy, cheesy comfort baked into every bite

I didn’t grow up with gourmet meals but I did grow up with meals that made everyone stop what they were doing and sit down together. These Garlic Butter Beef Rollups are that kind of recipe.