Easy Taco Ring Recipe

Introduction

This Easy Taco Ring is a delicious and fun twist on traditional tacos, perfect for sharing at parties or family dinners. It combines seasoned ground beef, cheese, and crescent roll dough baked into a festive ring shape. Ready in under an hour, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to make.

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 (such as sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, guacamole)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain well using a colander to prevent a greasy taco ring. Add the taco seasoning, 1/2 cup water, salsa, corn, and black beans. Simmer on medium heat until the liquid evaporates.
2. Step 2: Refrigerate the taco meat for 20-30 minutes to cool. This helps prevent the crescent rolls from becoming doughy.
3. Step 3: Preheat the 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 to use as a guide. Separate the crescent roll triangles and arrange them in a circle around the bowl, overlapping the short sides to form the inner ring, with the points sticking out.
5. Step 5: Stir the shredded cheddar cheese into the cooled ground beef 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 filling. Use a knife to lift and tuck the triangle points under the bottom layer of dough. It’s fine if some filling shows between dough strips. Reshape the ring by hand if needed.
7. Step 7: Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash. Brush this evenly over the crescent roll dough.
8. Step 8: Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the dough is golden and cooked through. If the ring browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during the last few minutes. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
9. Step 9: Drizzle the taco ring with sour cream thinned with a little water. Garnish with sliced tomatoes, green onions, black olives, and corn. Fill the center with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes or serve with salsa and guacamole. Serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños or chopped cilantro to the meat mixture.
• Use homemade or store-bought taco seasoning depending on your preference.
• Try mixing in different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a twist.
• To make it vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or a plant-based meat alternative.

Storage

Store leftover taco ring covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes to restore crispness. Avoid microwaving if possible, as it can make the crescent rolls soggy.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

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 cover it tightly with plastic wrap and bake when ready.

What other toppings work well with this taco ring?

This dish pairs well with classic taco toppings like guacamole, sour cream, diced onions, salsa, chopped cilantro, and jalapeños. Feel free to customize with what you enjoy most.

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This Easy Taco Ring recipe is a delicious and fun twist on traditional tacos, featuring a savory seasoned ground beef filling encased in flaky crescent roll dough baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or family dinners, it serves up all your favorite taco flavors in a shareable, visually impressive ring that’s easy to assemble and bake.

• Author: Rita
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Mexican-American

Ingredients

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Meat Filling

• 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
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Dough

• 2 cans crescent rolls

Egg Wash

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Toppings and Garnishes

• Your favorite taco fixings (shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream thinned with a little water, sliced tomatoes, green onions, black olives, corn, salsa, guacamole)

Instructions

1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain very well using a colander to avoid greasiness. Add the taco seasoning, 1/2 cup water, salsa, corn, and black beans. Simmer on medium heat until the liquid evaporates, creating a thick filling.
2. Chill the Filling: Transfer the skillet off the heat and place the taco meat in the refrigerator to cool for 20-30 minutes. This step prevents the crescent dough from becoming doughy or gummy when baked.
3. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a small 3-4 inch bowl in the center as a guide for shaping the ring.
4. Form the Crescent Roll Ring: Separate the crescent roll triangles and arrange them in a circle around the bowl on the baking sheet. Overlap the short sides of the triangles to form the inner ring, with the points sticking outward.
5. Mix in Cheese: Stir the shredded cheddar cheese into the cooled ground beef mixture until evenly combined.
6. Assemble the Taco Ring: Spoon the meat and cheese filling onto the inner half of the crescent roll ring. Gently pull each dough triangle up and over the filling, tucking the points underneath the dough underlayer with a knife or your hands. Reshape into a perfect circle if needed. Small gaps with visible filling are acceptable.
7. Brush with Egg Wash: Beat the egg and tablespoon of water together. Brush this egg wash evenly over the crescent roll dough to ensure a golden, shiny crust.
8. Bake: Place the ring in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the dough is fully cooked and golden. Cover with foil towards the end if the crust is browning too quickly. Let the taco ring cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
9. Add Toppings and Serve: Drizzle sour cream thinned with a little water over the ring. Garnish with sliced tomatoes, green onions, black olives, and corn. Fill the center with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes or a bowl of salsa or guacamole. Serve with all your favorite taco toppings for a flavorful party centerpiece.

Notes

• Draining the ground beef thoroughly is key to avoid a soggy taco ring.
• Cooling the taco filling before assembling prevents the dough from becoming gummy.
• The small bowl used as a guide can be removed before baking if desired.
• If desired, substitute cheddar cheese with Mexican blend cheese for extra flavor.
• You can prepare the ring ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
• Use fresh or thawed frozen corn; canned corn should be drained well.
• Adjust taco seasoning amount to your preferred spice level.

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