This Taco Ring is an easy and impressive dish that’s perfect for parties, family dinners, or gatherings. It combines seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and crescent rolls into a fun, shareable dish that’s sure to please any crowd. The center can be filled with fresh toppings like salsa, lettuce, and tomatoes for added flavor and color.
Easy and Amazing: Taco Ring
This Taco Ring is not only easy to make but also a visually appealing dish that’s great for casual get-togethers. It’s a fun twist on traditional tacos, and the crescent dough makes for a deliciously flaky crust that wraps around the taco filling.
Preparation Details:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 18-22 minutes
- Servings: 6-8
Taco Ring
Enjoy this easy-to-make and delicious taco ring, perfect for serving at parties or as a fun family meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package (1.25 oz.) taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Water (as called for on seasoning packet)
- 2 (8-oz) tubes of refrigerated crescent rolls
Optional Center Ingredients:
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 cup salsa
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ cup onion, chopped
- ½ cup pitted black olives
- Sour cream
Directions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess grease, then stir in the taco seasoning mix and water according to the package instructions. Once the beef is seasoned and cooked through, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Arrange the Crescent Dough:
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Spray a pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the dough triangles in a circle on the pizza pan with the wide ends toward the center, overlapping slightly. The dough should form a sun-like shape with a large open space in the center.
- Add the Filling:
- Spoon the taco meat mixture onto the wide ends of each crescent triangle, distributing it evenly around the ring.
- Fold the pointed ends of the crescent triangles over the meat mixture and tuck them under the wide ends to form a ring. There will be gaps where the filling shows through.
- Bake the Taco Ring:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown.
- Optional Toppings:
- If desired, fill the center of the ring with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, black olives, and sour cream. A fun idea is to hollow out a bell pepper and use it as a salsa bowl in the center of the taco ring.
Serve the Taco Ring warm with your favorite toppings and salsa on the side. This dish is a fun and delicious way to enjoy tacos, and its presentation makes it a great centerpiece for casual gatherings or family dinners. Enjoy!