BBQ Beef Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks
These BBQ Beef Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate fusion appetizer — melty mozzarella cheese wrapped in tender, seasoned beef, brushed with rich BBQ sauce, and baked to perfection. Perfect for parties, game nights, or family snacks!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Tongs
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb beef strips thinly sliced for wrapping
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
- ½ cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all ingredients.
- Season beef strips with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a seasoned beef strip. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the beef-wrapped sticks for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned.
- Transfer seared sticks to a baking sheet and drizzle generously with BBQ sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until cheese is melty and beef is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, and serve warm with your favorite dips.
Notes
Use thin beef slices for easy wrapping. For a spicy twist, add jalapeños inside the wraps or use spicy BBQ sauce. To make ahead, prepare and refrigerate before baking. Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispiness.