Description
Cheesy Taco Braid Beef is a quick and delicious dinner option that combines seasoned ground beef, cheese, and taco flavors wrapped in a flaky pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and onions to the beef. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and lay it out on a baking sheet, pinching seams together to form a rectangle.
- Spread the beef mixture down the center of the dough, then top with shredded cheese and olives.
- Cut slits on each side of the dough and fold them over the filling, creating a braid pattern.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve with salsa or sour cream for dipping.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg