Taco Ring
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Taco Ring
Description
The Taco Ring recipe features a filling of lean ground beef cooked with onions and taco seasoning, simmered until thickened, then combined with shredded cheddar cheese. This mix is placed over crescent roll dough arranged in a circular sunshine pattern. Each dough triangle is folded over the filling and tucked underneath to encase it during baking. Baking until the crescent dough turns golden gives a flaky, soft crust that complements the hearty meat and cheese center.
The taco ring is sliced into wedges, perfect for serving at gatherings or casual meals. Offering toppings like jalapenos, sour cream, or lettuce on the side lets eaters customize each serving's flavor profile. The mix of seasoned meat, melted cheese, and soft, buttery dough provides a comforting and portable dish.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days and reheated in the oven or microwave until warmed through, maintaining its texture and flavor. Toppings can be added fresh just before serving for best results.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 pckg, or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 2 cans crescent rolls refrigerated
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a frying pan, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add taco seasoning mix and water to the pan and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, toss with 1 cup of cheese.
- Unroll the crescent rolls and place them on a parchment-lined pan so that the short end is inside and the tips point out in a circle, resembling a sunshine shape. The center should be 4 inches wide.
- Spoon the taco meat mixture over the center of the crescent rolls and top with the remaining cheese.
- Fold each dough triangle up over the filling and tuck the tip under the bottom of the circle.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with your desired toppings.
Notes
- Serve with toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and jalapenos, either in the center of the ring or individually on each slice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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