Taco Ring – Easy and Amazing!
Taco Ring – Easy and Amazing! is a quick, flavorful, and shareable Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, fresh veggies, and flaky crescent roll dough baked into an eye-catching ring. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, it offers bold tastes and can be easily customized to suit dietary preferences.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free dough)
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (optional, for serving)
- 1–2 jalapeños, chopped (optional, for serving)
- 1 tube crescent roll dough (about 8 oz)
Optional for Serving
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Prepare the Filling: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, stir in taco seasoning and water, and simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Roll Out the Dough: Unroll crescent roll dough onto a large baking sheet in a circular shape. Arrange individual triangles in a ring with wide ends overlapping in the center, forming a dough “flower”.
- Add the Filling: Spoon the seasoned beef evenly atop the wide edges of the dough ring, leaving centers clear for folding. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions over the meat.
- Fold the Dough: Fold each triangle’s pointed tip over the filling toward the center, slightly overlapping each fold to lock in the filling and create the ring shape.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until dough is golden and crispy and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve Warm: Let the Taco Ring cool for a few minutes. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use room temperature dough to prevent cracks during folding and ensure even baking.
- Don’t overfill the triangles to avoid difficulties folding and leaks.
- Brush dough with beaten egg before baking for a shiny, golden crust.
- Add fresh chopped tomatoes and jalapeños after baking for added crunch and color.
- Let the ring rest briefly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of ring)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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