Introduction

This Taco Ring is a fun and delicious twist on traditional tacos, perfect for gatherings or a family dinner. Crescent roll dough forms a golden, flaky crust surrounding a flavorful seasoned beef filling topped with melted cheddar cheese. Serve with your favorite taco toppings for a crowd-pleasing meal.

A round savory pastry shaped like a ring sits on a wooden board with white parchment paper. The outer layer is golden brown dough folded into segments filled with melted yellow cheese and browned ground meat. The center is piled with fresh green shredded lettuce, bright red diced tomatoes, a small bunch of cilantro, orange shredded cheddar cheese, several thin, curved slices of light green avocado, and several rings of fresh dark green jalapeño. White sauce is drizzled over the pastry and scattered around the board. A white bowl of red salsa and another white bowl with a creamy white sauce are nearby on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ onion, chopped

1 pound ground beef

1 ounce taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons)

½ cup salsa

16 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough (2 cans)

2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese

Salsa, for serving

Sour cream, for serving

Avocado, for serving

Shredded lettuce, for serving

Diced tomatoes, for serving

Sliced jalapeno peppers, for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3: Add ground beef and taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until beef is browned and cooked through.

Step 4: Stir in ½ cup salsa, then remove the pan from the heat.

Step 5: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.

Step 6: On a large baking sheet or pizza pan lined with parchment paper, place a bowl about 6 inches wide in the center. Arrange the dough triangles around the bowl with the short sides facing inward and overlapping slightly to form a ring.

Step 7: Spoon the taco beef mixture evenly onto the bottom of each crescent triangle in the ring. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the filling.

Step 8: Fold the pointed ends of each triangle over the filling and tuck the tip underneath the dough to seal the ring.

Step 9: Remove the bowl from the center and bake the ring in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.

Step 10: Let cool slightly, then serve with your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, avocado, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapenos.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, sauté the onion with minced garlic before adding the beef.

Use a mild or spicy taco seasoning depending on your heat preference.

Try swapping the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

Add black beans or corn to the beef mixture for more texture and nutrition.

Top with freshly chopped cilantro for a fresh finish.

FAQs

Can I prepare the taco ring ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the taco ring and refrigerate it for a few hours before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from chilled.