Taco Ring
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Taco Ring
Description
This Taco Ring recipe uses lean ground beef cooked with diced onions, then simmered with water and a packet of taco seasoning to infuse classic taco flavors. Crescent roll dough triangles are spread in a circular sunburst pattern with the wide ends overlapping and stuffed with the meat mixture and shredded cheese. The pointed ends of the dough are folded over the filling and tucked under to seal the ring before baking at 375°F until golden brown and cooked through.
The finished Taco Ring combines a flaky, buttery crust with a warm, savory taco-flavored filling and melted cheese, offering a playful presentation perfect for casual meals or parties. It can be served with a variety of fresh toppings such as chopped tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole to add brightness and texture contrast.
Note that nutritional values vary depending on which toppings you choose, allowing you to customize the dish. This recipe is ideal for sharing and converts traditional taco ingredients into an easy-to-serve ring format.
Ingredients
- 1- pound ground beef lean
- ½ cup onion peeled and diced
- ½ cup water
- 1 package 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 2 crescent rolls 8 rolls per can, 16 total rolls, canned, plural
- 1 cup cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Topping Options:
- guacamole
- avocado chopped
- tomato chopped
- sour cream
- lettuce shredded
- onion chopped
- green onion chopped
- lime wedges
- salsa
- black olives
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the pan and add the diced onions; cook until the beef is no longer pink. Pour the cooked beef into a colander to drain excess grease, then return the meat to the skillet.
- Add the water and taco seasoning to the cooked meat and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- While the meat mixture is simmering, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Open the cans of crescent roll dough and separate the triangles. Arrange the crescent rolls into a circle by placing on a large baking sheet or pizza pan with the wide end of the dough triangles overlapping and the pointed ends facing out to create the look of a sunburst.
- Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture onto the overlapped dough area of the circle. Sprinkle the with shredded cheese.
- Take the pointed part of the dough and bring it across the meat and cheese filling, then tuck the dough under. Repeat until all of the points of dough have been tucked in and most of the meat is covered by the dough.
- Bake the taco ring for 18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then slice the ring and serve with the toppings of your choice.
Notes
- The nutritional value of the Taco Ring will vary depending on the toppings you add, so consider your choices to suit dietary preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8 | |
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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