Cheeseburger Pinwheel Bites (Printer-Friendly Version)
Savory bites with seasoned beef, sharp cheddar, and spices rolled in golden dough and baked to perfection.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Meat and Aromatics
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454 g ground lean beef
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120 g diced yellow onions
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3 cloves minced garlic
→ Sauces and Seasonings
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213 g canned diced tomatoes, drained
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15 ml Worcestershire sauce
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15 ml Dijon mustard
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5 g kosher salt
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2 g freshly ground black pepper
→ Dough and Cheese
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1 portion (approximately 340 g) pizza dough
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170 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
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15 ml extra virgin olive oil
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7 g sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is fully browned and no pink remains.
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Stir in drained diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and excess liquid evaporates. Drain any remaining liquid to avoid soggy dough.
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Preheat oven to 204°C (400°F). Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough to an even 30 cm by 38 cm rectangle.
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Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1.25 cm border around edges. Sprinkle three quarters of the shredded cheddar over the filling. Starting at a shorter edge, roll dough tightly into a log shaping a compact spiral.
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Using a serrated knife, slice the roll evenly into 12 pieces. Place each piece cut side up into prepared muffin cups, displaying the spiral.
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Brush each pinwheel top with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown on top.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the pinwheels. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Allow pinwheels to rest in the muffin tin several minutes for structure to set. Serve warm to enjoy gooey cheese and tender filling.
# Helpful Hints:
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Brush dough with olive oil before adding filling to prevent sogginess. Use a sharp serrated knife for clean slices and roll tightly for well-defined spirals.
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Pinwheels store in airtight containers refrigerated up to 4 days and reheat in oven for best texture. Freeze individually wrapped for convenient future meals.