Homemade Greggs Steak and Cheese Roll
About this recipe
Do you remember the legendary steak and cheese roll from Greggs? It's been a craving since they discontinued it back in 2019. Just picturing those diced cuts of prime beef swimming in a rich, savory gravy, mingling with tangy Stilton cheese, all nestled within that golden puff pastry parcel, makes my mouth water.
Heartbroken by its disappearance, I decided to take matters into my own hands and recreate these delights myself. Surprisingly, it was a breeze! All you need are diced beef, Stilton cheese (though you can easily substitute with something sharp like red Leicester or cheddar), and puff pastry.
Now, here's the trick to achieving that perfect bake: let the stewed beef cool for at least an hour. Trust me, adding hot beef and gravy onto puff pastry spells disaster. You'll end up with a soggy bottom crust, and nobody wants that.
For that signature Greggs look and an extra crispy layer, a quick egg wash and a few slashes on top do wonders. And with summer around the corner, these homemade steak and cheese rolls are picnic-perfect. Whether enjoyed piping hot or chilled, they're bound to be a hit.
Oh, and here's a bonus: these rolls are freezable! Simply assemble them, freeze, and when you're ready, bake from frozen at a lower heat of 150 degrees Celsius. Perfect for meal prepping or impromptu cravings. So here's to reviving a culinary legend, one homemade roll at a time.
Ingredients
- 1 Pack of Puff Pastry
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 medium brown onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 6 garlic cloves
- 700g beef, thinly sliced
- 1L beef stock (made with 1 OXO Cube)
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 4 bay leaves
- 200g stilton cheese, roughly chopped (find alternatives in description)
- 1 egg
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the sugar and salt over the onions and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until they caramelize, about 20-25 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare the beef. Season the thinly sliced beef with salt and pepper.
- Add the seasoned beef slices to the skillet with the caramelized onions and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the beef is browned on all sides.
- Pour in the beef stock, add the bay leaves, and stir to combine. Cook on low for 2 ½ to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Once the beef is cooked and tender and gravy is thickned, remove it and discard the bay leaves then leave to cool for a hour.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares or rectangles, depending on your preference and the size of the rolls you want.
- Spoon some of the beef gravy mixture onto each square of puff pastry, leaving some space around the edges. Sprinkle some chopped Stilton cheese over the beef mixture.
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry with beaten egg, then fold the pastry over the filling to form a roll. Press the edges together to seal, then place the rolls on the prepared baking tray.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with more beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade steak and cheese rolls!
These rolls are perfect for freezing as well. Simply assemble them, freeze on a baking tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag or container. When ready to bake, you can bake them from frozen at a lower temperature of 150°C (300°F) for about 35-40 minutes, or until heated through and golden brown. Enjoy!
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