💡 At a Glance
- •The Casserole: Savory ham-wrapped ground meat roll-ups baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce and topped with bubbly melted cheese.
- •Quick & Easy: A fast weeknight dinner with super low prep time—plus, it’s fantastic for meal prep and reheat leftovers!
- •Method: Whip up the filling and sauce in your Thermomix®, assemble, and bake in the oven until golden and bubbly.
Looking for a delicious, cozy dinner that’s super filling, low effort, and tastes like home? You’re in luck! These Cheesy Ham and Ground Beef Roll-Ups are ridiculously easy to whip up: season the meat, wrap it in ham, smother it in sauce, top with cheese, and pop it right into the oven!
Juicy ground meat wrapped in savory ham, nestled in a silky tomato cream sauce, and baked under a blanket of golden melted cheese—this is pure comfort food at its finest.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight bake that the whole family will love (with minimal dishes to wash!), you definitely need to give these ham and ground beef roll-ups a try!
In this super simple recipe with easy step-by-step instructions, I’ll show you how quickly this delicious dish comes together with just a few basic steps. You’ll have an amazing home-cooked meal on the table in no time!
You’re going to love this dish because it’s:
- Super easy to make.
- Quick to prep.
- A cozy, satisfying baked dish.
- Wonderfully creamy and rich in flavor.
- Made with just a few simple pantry staples.
- A total crowd-pleaser for the whole family.
- Pure, ultimate comfort food.
- Super versatile to pair with your favorite sides.
- The perfect easy weeknight dinner.
- A foolproof recipe that turns out great every time.
My Best Tips for Success
Use a blend of ground beef and ground pork for the filling—it keeps the meat super juicy and packed with flavor.
Don’t overmix the meat! Mix everything (ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, mustard, and spices) just until combined, otherwise it can get tough.
Divide the meat mixture into equal portions (about 3.5 to 4.5 oz per roll). This ensures your rollups are uniform and bake evenly in the oven.
Use good-quality sliced deli ham. It’s tender and pliable, making it super easy to roll right around the meat filling.
Place your assembled roll-ups seam-side down (or snug at an angle) tightly together in the baking dish. This keeps them from unwrapping while they bake!
Make sure to preheat your oven well (to about 400°F). This helps everything bake faster and gives you that gorgeous, bubbly, golden-brown cheese.
The 25-minute bake time is just a general guideline. You’ll know it’s done when the cheese is melted and golden brown, and the sauce is bubbling gently around the edges.
Can I Make This Ahead of Time and Store It?
Yes, this is such a fantastic make-ahead meal! You can fully assemble the ham and beef roll-ups and keep them unbaked in the baking dish in the fridge for 1 to 2 days.
You can also whip up the sauce ahead of time and store it separately or pour it right over the roll-ups before chilling.
When you’re ready to bake the cold casserole, just add about 5 to 10 minutes to the total baking time (around 30 to 35 minutes total).
Any leftover baked casserole will stay good in the fridge, tightly covered, for 2 to 3 days. To reheat, simply pop individual portions in the microwave or warm the whole dish back up in the oven.
Freezing works like a charm, too! You can freeze the stuffed, unbaked roll-ups individually (without the sauce and cheese).
Or, freeze the fully baked dish—though it’s best to wait and sprinkle fresh cheese on top right before you reheat it.
To thaw, just let it sit overnight in the fridge, then bake in the oven until hot and bubbly.
Recipe Variations & Ideas
Switch up the ham: Swap out the cooked deli ham for thin slices of smoked ham. It adds a wonderful smoky flavor, and the ham gets nice and crispy while baking!
Add Cheese to the Filling: Mix small cubes of feta, mozzarella, or your favorite melting cheese right into the meat filling.
Sneak in Some Veggies: Sauté finely diced bell peppers or mushrooms alongside the tomato paste before adding the liquids.
Switch Up the Sauce: Not in the mood for tomato sauce? Swap it out for a rich, creamy mushroom sauce or a classic garlic cream sauce.
Fresh Herbs: Stir freshly chopped parsley, chives, or basil into the meat filling, the sauce, or both for a bright pop of fresh flavor.
Add Some Kick: Toss a pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes into the sauce or filling for a little extra warmth.
Make it Vegetarian: Swap out the ground meat for a flavorful veggie filling made with lentils, black beans, or finely diced tofu.
Ingredients You’ll Need for Ham and Meat Roll-Ups
For the Meat Filling:
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 14 oz (400g) ground meat (ground beef or a pork/beef blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 heaped tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 6 slices cooked deli ham
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup (60g) tomato paste
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- ¾ cup (200g) vegetable broth
- ⅔ cup (150g) heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheese for melting (such as mozzarella or Gouda)
How to Make Ham and Ground Meat Rolls
For the meat filling:
Peel the garlic and onion and cut them into large chunks.
Add both to the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and repeat.
Next, add the ground meat, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and mustard.
Mix everything together for 25 sec / Dough Mode.
Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions.
Lay out the slices of deli ham.
Shape each portion of meat into a sausage-like log and place it in the center of a slice of ham.
Fold the long sides of the ham tightly over the meat mixture so it’s completely wrapped up.
Place the rolls seam-side down (or nestled snugly next to each other) in your baking dish. Placing them seam-side down keeps them from opening up while baking!
For the sauce:
Give the mixing bowl a quick rinse.
Add the tomato paste and oil to the mixing bowl and sauté for 2 min / 120°C (250°F) / speed 2.
Next, add the vegetable broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, sugar, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika, and cornstarch.
Mix everything together for 3 sec / speed 4, then let the sauce thicken for 7 min / 100°C (212°F) / speed 2.
Time to bake:
Pour the sauce evenly over the ham-wrapped meat rolls in your baking dish.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese all over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and beautifully golden brown.
These ham-wrapped meat rolls taste amazing served alongside crisp potato wedges, mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite pasta!
Enjoy!
I hope you have fun making this dish!
If you loved this recipe, you might also enjoy my classic stuffed bell peppers with ground meat 🙂
Happy cooking,
Christoph
Cheesy Baked Ham and Ground Meat Roll-Ups
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For the ground meat filling:
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 400 g Ground meat ground beef or a beef/pork blend
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs heaping
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 6 Slices of cooked deli ham
For the sauce:
- 60 g Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 200 g Vegetable broth
- 150 g Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 pinch Sugar
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning dried
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Topping:
- 100 g Shredded cheese for baking e.g., mozzarella, Gouda, or Monterey Jack
Zubereitung
Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
For the ground meat filling:
- 1 Onion, 1 Garlic clovePeel the garlic and onion and cut them into rough chunks.
- Add both to your blender/mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec. / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and repeat once more.
- 400 g Ground meat, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs, 1 tsp MustardAdd the ground meat, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and mustard.
- Mix everything together for 25 sec. / dough kneading mode.
- Divide the prepared meat mixture into 6 equal portions.
- 6 Slices of cooked deli hamLay the ham slices flat on your work surface.
- Shape each portion of meat into a sausage-like log and place it in the center of a ham slice.
- Fold both long sides of the ham tightly over the meat mixture so it is fully wrapped.
- Place the roll-ups seam-side down (or tucked in diagonally) into your baking dish. This keeps them from opening up while baking.
For the sauce:
- Give the mixing bowl a quick rinse.
- 60 g Tomato paste, 1 tbsp OilAdd the tomato paste and oil to the mixing bowl and sauté for 2 min. / 120 °C / speed 2.
- 200 g Vegetable broth, 150 g Heavy cream, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Paprika, 1 pinch Sugar, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp CornstarchNext, add the vegetable broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, sugar, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika, and cornstarch.
- Mix the ingredients for 3 sec. / speed 4, then let the sauce thicken for 7 min. / 100 °C / speed 2.
To Bake:
- Pour the sauce evenly over the ham roll-ups in the baking dish.
- 100 g Shredded cheese for bakingSprinkle the shredded cheese generously over top.
- Bake the roll-ups in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and beautifully golden brown.
- These cheesy roll-ups taste extra delicious served alongside crispy potato wedges, mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta!
Cheesy Baked Ham and Ground Meat Roll-Ups
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For the ground meat filling:
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 400 g Ground meat ground beef or a beef/pork blend
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs heaping
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 6 Slices of cooked deli ham
For the sauce:
- 60 g Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 200 g Vegetable broth
- 150 g Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 pinch Sugar
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning dried
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Topping:
- 100 g Shredded cheese for baking e.g., mozzarella, Gouda, or Monterey Jack
Zubereitung
Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
For the ground meat filling:
- 1 Onion, 1 Garlic clovePeel the garlic and onion and cut them into rough chunks.
- Add both to your blender/mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec. / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and repeat once more.
- 400 g Ground meat, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs, 1 tsp MustardAdd the ground meat, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and mustard.
- Mix everything together for 25 sec. / dough kneading mode.
- Divide the prepared meat mixture into 6 equal portions.
- 6 Slices of cooked deli hamLay the ham slices flat on your work surface.
- Shape each portion of meat into a sausage-like log and place it in the center of a ham slice.
- Fold both long sides of the ham tightly over the meat mixture so it is fully wrapped.
- Place the roll-ups seam-side down (or tucked in diagonally) into your baking dish. This keeps them from opening up while baking.
For the sauce:
- Give the mixing bowl a quick rinse.
- 60 g Tomato paste, 1 tbsp OilAdd the tomato paste and oil to the mixing bowl and sauté for 2 min. / 120 °C / speed 2.
- 200 g Vegetable broth, 150 g Heavy cream, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Paprika, 1 pinch Sugar, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp CornstarchNext, add the vegetable broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, sugar, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika, and cornstarch.
- Mix the ingredients for 3 sec. / speed 4, then let the sauce thicken for 7 min. / 100 °C / speed 2.
To Bake:
- Pour the sauce evenly over the ham roll-ups in the baking dish.
- 100 g Shredded cheese for bakingSprinkle the shredded cheese generously over top.
- Bake the roll-ups in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and beautifully golden brown.
- These cheesy roll-ups taste extra delicious served alongside crispy potato wedges, mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta!
