Healthy Fennel, Beef & Pork Sausage Rolls

Name: Healthy Fennel, Beef & Pork Sausage Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 Rolls
Ingredients: 500g mixed organic pork + beef mince; ½ a brown onion: finely diced; ½ a large carrot: finely grated; 2 tbsp Chief Nutrition Unflavoured Whey Protein Powder; 1 handful freshly chopped parsley; 1 tbsp dried garlic powder; 1 tbsp dried smoke paprika; 1 tbsp dried onion powder; 1 tbsp dried fennel seeds; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 egg; Salt & Pepper to taste; 1 egg (whisked for egg wash); Sesame seeds (for topping, optional); 3 sheets of spelt flour organic puff pastry (or puff pastry of choice)

Updated on July 22, 2026 • Time to read: 1 minute

By Gené Schesser

Healthy Fennel, Beef & Pork Sausage Rolls

Let me introduce you to my Fennel & Beef Sausage Rolls!

A wholesome, elevated take on a classic that’s just as comforting, but made with a few nourishing upgrades. Think savoury beef + pork, sweet fennel, carrot, onion, Dijon and fresh herbs all wrapped up in flaky pastry and baked until golden.

The real game changer? I’ve swapped traditional breadcrumbs for @chief.nutrition Unflavoured Whey Protein Powder - helping bind the filling while giving these sausage rolls an extra protein boost without compromising on taste or texture.

They’re simple, nourishing, and perfect for lunchboxes, meal prep, or a cosy weekend bake.

Healthy Fennel, Beef & Pork Sausage Rolls

Gené Schesser

Servings

24 Rolls

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Calories

These Fennel & Beef Sausage Rolls are a nourishing twist on a classic comfort food favourite! Golden, flaky, and deeply savoury, they’re packed with a rich blend of beef and pork, finely diced onion, carrot, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs like parsley and fennel seeds for that extra layer of freshness and depth.

Instead of traditional breadcrumbs, this recipe is boosted with Chief Nutrition’s Unflavoured Whey Protein Powder - used as a functional binder to help hold everything together while increasing the protein content. It blends seamlessly into the filling, enhancing both texture and nutrition without changing that classic sausage roll flavour you know and love.

Perfect for meal prep, nourishing lunchboxes, or a crowd-pleasing snack that feels both comforting and intentional.

Ingredients

500g mixed organic pork + beef mince
½ a brown onion: finely diced
½ a large carrot: finely grated
2 tbsp Chief Nutrition Unflavoured Whey Protein Powder
1 handful freshly chopped parsley
1 tbsp dried garlic powder
1 tbsp dried smoke paprika
1 tbsp dried onion powder
1 tbsp dried fennel seeds
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 egg (whisked for egg wash)
Sesame seeds (for topping, optional)
3 sheets of spelt flour organic puff pastry (or puff pastry of choice)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 180°C and line 2 baking trays with unbleached baking paper. Set aside.
Prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, combine all the filling ingredients (excluding the egg wash and sesame seeds). Mix well until evenly combined.
Assemble the sausage rolls. Working with one sheet of puff pastry at a time, place it on a clean chopping board and cut it in half lengthways. Brush one long edge of one pastry strip with egg wash. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of filling along the opposite long edge, pressing it firmly into an even log with no gaps. Roll the pastry tightly over the filling until the egg washed edge seals the roll.
Cut and glaze. Place the roll seam side up and brush the seam with more egg wash. Roll once more so the seam is sealed underneath. Cut the roll into 4 equal pieces and place them seam side down on the prepared baking tray. Brush the tops with egg wash. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
Bake. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!