Description
Delicious taco ring combines zesty Mexican-inspired flavors in a creative circular presentation. Savory meat, melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll enjoy sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz/226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup water
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Shredded lettuce
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in large skillet, drain excess fat, then incorporate taco seasoning and water, simmering until mixture thickens and coats meat evenly.
- Dough Configuration: Unroll crescent dough and arrange triangular pieces in circular sunburst pattern, with wide ends overlapping in center and pointed tips extending outward.
- Filling Assembly: Layer seasoned beef around inner dough circumference, ensuring comprehensive coverage, then generously top with shredded cheese for complete melting potential.
- Structural Sealing: Fold triangle points across filling, tucking underneath to create cohesive ring structure that prevents ingredient spillage and maintains structural integrity.
- Baking Process: Transfer assembled taco ring to preheated oven, baking 20-25 minutes until crescent dough achieves golden-brown, crispy exterior with perfectly melted cheese.
- Serving Presentation: Allow taco ring to rest 5 minutes, then garnish with diced tomatoes, sliced olives, and chopped green onions, accompanied by complementary condiments like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Notes
- Meat Moisture Management: Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy dough and ensure a crisp, well-structured taco ring.
- Dough Placement Precision: Overlap crescent dough triangles tightly in the center to create a sturdy base that prevents filling from leaking during baking.
- Cheese Distribution Strategy: Spread cheese evenly across the meat to guarantee melted coverage and consistent flavor in every bite.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap ground beef for ground turkey, plant-based meat alternatives, or shredded chicken to accommodate different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg