Description
This Spicy Ground Beef Taco Ring is a flavorful and fun twist on traditional tacos. A ring of flaky crescent roll dough is filled with a savory beef mixture seasoned with taco spices and gooey melted cheeses. Perfect for a party appetizer or a family dinner!
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, sauté onion, add ground beef, taco seasoning, water, and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned and thickened.
- Prepare the ring: Arrange crescent roll triangles in a circle on the baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture over dough and fold to seal.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use spicy taco seasoning or pepper jack cheese for more heat.
- This recipe works well for parties or as a family dinner with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of ring
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
