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Taco Braid

This Taco Braid is an easy recipe for your next taco night. It combines hearty ground beef, melty cheese, and zesty seasoning all wrapped in a flaky, golden crescent dough. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy dinner is a quick meal the whole family will love! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 425 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef I used 96%
  • 1 cup diced onion (160g)
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste (33g)
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (14g) less sodium
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 8-oz. can Pillsbury crescent dough sheet
  • 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese (84g)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Add the ground beef to a skillet. Cook over medium heat, breaking into crumbles as you go until mostly browned. Add onions and cook until tender. Dump into a strainer and drain (drain well so the dough doesn't get soggy!)
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in the tomato paste, taco seasoning and salt.
  4. Grease a baking sheet (can also line with parchment paper for easy clean up). Spread dough onto the greased baking sheet and stretch into a large rectangle (about the size of the sheet pan or 9x13-inch).
  5. Scoop beef mixture onto the dough leaving about 2 inches on all four sides.
  6. With clean scissors, make 1-inch cuts along the top and bottom of the dough (about 1-2 inches deep).
  7. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  8. Fold the four corners in first. Then alternating from side to side, fold crust strips of dough at an angle across the filling (it’s ok if some overlap or aren’t covered). Brush or spray a little oil over top.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and baked throughrought.
  10. Let cool for 5-10 minutes then slice and serve hot with your favorite taco toppings!

Notes

  • You can also use crescent rolls. If using crescent rolls, press dough to form a rectangle and firmly press perforations to seal before cutting 1-inch strips.
  • You can also use crescent rolls. If using crescent rolls, press dough to form a rectangle and firmly press perforations to seal before cutting 1-inch strips.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of braid (217g) Calories 425kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 34.7g (12%) Protein 33.4g (67%) Fat 16.9g (26%) Saturated Fat 7.8g (39%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 950.1mg (40%) Fiber 2.6g (10%) Sugar 8.5g (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of braid (217g)
Calories 425kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 34.7g 12%
Protein 33.4g 67%
Fat 16.9g 26%
Saturated Fat 7.8g 39%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 950.1mg 40%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Sugar 8.5g 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.