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Easy Taco Ring Recipe

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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.

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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