Description
Mexican-inspired taco ring combines zesty flavors in a crowd-pleasing circular design that brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Hearty beef, melted cheese, and crisp tortillas create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1 package (1.25 ounces/35 grams) taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup (4 ounces/113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Sauce:
- 2 packages (8 ounces/226 grams) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup salsa
Toppings:
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup pitted ripe black olives
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 7-9 minutes until fully cooked, then drain excess fat thoroughly.
- Remove skillet from heat and incorporate taco seasoning, cheese, and water, mixing until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) while preparing the dough base.
- Carefully separate crescent roll triangles, ensuring they remain intact.
- Create a circular arrangement on a round baking pan, positioning triangle wide ends overlapping in the center with pointed ends extending outward, forming a distinctive ring shape.
- Distribute seasoned meat mixture evenly along the wide section of each triangle, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Carefully fold triangle points over the meat filling, tucking underneath the wide ends to partially enclose the mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crescent dough transforms into a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- While baking, prepare fresh toppings by finely shredding lettuce and chopping tomatoes, onions, olives, and bell peppers.
- Hollow out a bell pepper and fill with zesty salsa as a decorative center accompaniment.
- Garnish the completed taco ring with crisp lettuce, vibrant chopped vegetables, additional cheese, and a generous dollop of creamy sour cream.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Experiment with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option that maintains great flavor.
- Add a pinch of extra spices like cumin or chili powder to elevate the taco seasoning’s depth and complexity.
- Prepare the dough carefully to ensure even coverage and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg