Easy Taco Ring Recipe

Introduction

This easy taco ring is a fun and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, perfect for parties or a casual family dinner. It combines seasoned ground beef, cheese, and crescent roll dough baked into a deliciously shareable ring. Gather your favorite taco toppings and enjoy a crowd-pleasing meal with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained
  • 2 cans crescent rolls
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Your favorite taco fixings (lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain well using a colander to prevent excess grease. Add the taco seasoning, 1/2 cup water, salsa, corn, and black beans. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated.
  2. Step 2: Transfer the taco meat to the refrigerator and cool for 20-30 minutes. This helps prevent the crescent rolls from becoming doughy.
  3. Step 3: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Step 4: Place a small 3-4 inch bowl in the center of the baking sheet as a guide. Separate the crescent roll triangles and arrange them in a circle around the bowl, overlapping the short edges to form an inner ring. The pointed ends of the triangles should be facing outward.
  5. Step 5: Stir the shredded cheese into the cooled taco meat mixture.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the taco meat onto the inner half of the crescent roll ring. Gently pull each dough triangle up and over the taco meat, tucking the pointed ends under the bottom layer of dough to seal the ring. It’s okay if some filling shows between the strips. Use your hands to shape the ring into a neat circle if needed.
  7. Step 7: Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush this over the crescent roll dough to promote golden browning.
  8. Step 8: Bake the ring for about 25 minutes, or until the dough is fully cooked and golden. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil during the last few minutes. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  9. Step 9: Drizzle the cooled taco ring with sour cream thinned slightly with water. Garnish with sliced tomatoes, green onions, black olives, and corn. Fill the center with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, or guacamole, and serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Tips & Variations

  • For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cumin to the taco meat mixture.
  • Swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for a spicy kick.
  • Try adding chopped onions or bell peppers to the taco filling for added texture.

Storage

Store any leftover taco ring in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes to restore crispness. Avoid microwaving to prevent soggy dough.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the taco meat and assemble the ring ahead of time. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and bake just before serving for the best texture.

What can I use instead of crescent rolls?

If crescent rolls aren’t available, puff pastry sheets are a good substitute. Just thaw and cut them into triangles, then assemble the ring in the same way.

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Easy Taco Ring Recipe

This Easy Taco Ring recipe combines seasoned ground beef with taco fixings wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish, it features a ring of cheesy, savory filling with customizable toppings, making it a fun and flavorful meal for Taco Tuesday or any casual gathering.

  • Author: Lila
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained

Dough and Cheese

  • 2 cans crescent rolls
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Toppings and Garnishes

  • Your favorite taco fixings (e.g., sour cream, sliced tomatoes, green onions, black olives, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, guacamole)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain thoroughly using a colander to remove excess grease. Return the beef to the skillet and add the taco seasoning, 1/2 cup water, salsa, corn, and black beans. Simmer on medium heat until the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Chill the Meat Mixture: Transfer the cooked seasoned beef mixture to the refrigerator and cool for 20 to 30 minutes. This step ensures the crescent roll dough does not become doughy or gummy when baked.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  4. Prepare the Crescent Roll Ring: Place a small 3 to 4 inch bowl in the center of the baking sheet as a guide for shaping the ring. Separate the crescent roll triangles and arrange them in a circle on the sheet, overlapping the short edges to create an inner ring, with the points of the triangles extending outward.
  5. Combine Meat and Cheese: Stir 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese into the cooled ground beef mixture evenly.
  6. Assemble the Taco Ring: Spoon the meat and cheese mixture onto the inner half of the crescent roll ring. Carefully lift each dough triangle up and fold it over the filling, tucking the points underneath the bottom dough layer. It’s fine if some filling peeks through. Gently reshape the ring into a neat circle if needed.
  7. Apply Egg Wash: Beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush this egg wash generously over the crescent roll dough to achieve a golden crust during baking.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the dough is fully cooked and golden brown. If the dough starts to darken too much toward the end, cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle the taco ring with sour cream thinned with a little water for easy drizzling. Add garnishes like sliced tomatoes, green onions, black olives, and corn. Fill the center of the ring with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes or serve with bowls of salsa or guacamole along with other favorite taco toppings.

Notes

  • Draining the beef well reduces grease and keeps the taco ring from becoming soggy.
  • Cooling the meat mixture before assembling prevents the crescent dough from becoming gummy.
  • Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and make cleanup easy.
  • If your crescent rolls are smaller or larger than standard size, you may need to adjust quantities slightly.
  • Customize the toppings according to your taste preferences to make this recipe your own.

Keywords: taco ring, easy taco recipe, ground beef taco ring, crescent roll taco ring, party appetizer, Mexican-American, cheesy taco ring

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