Description
Crescent roll taco delight brings Mexican-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners with pillowy pastry and spicy ground beef. Quick preparation meets delicious results for families craving simple yet satisfying meal solutions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef (at least 80%)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 2 tbsps Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1 oz/28 g package)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) Old El Paso® Thick ‘n Chunky salsa
- Shredded lettuce, as desired
- Diced tomato, as desired
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F and position a 9-inch square pan or 10-inch pie plate for assembly.
- Crust Formation: Unroll crescent roll dough, separate into triangles, and press across pan bottom and sides to create a comprehensive base layer.
- Meat Preparation: Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, breaking into uniform crumbles and eliminating excess moisture.
- Flavor Infusion: Blend cooked beef with salsa and taco seasoning, simmering for 5 minutes to marry the robust flavors and create a cohesive filling.
- Layer Construction: Spread seasoned beef mixture evenly across the crescent roll foundation, then generously distribute shredded cheddar cheese to ensure complete coverage.
- Baking Process: Slide the assembled dish into the preheated oven, baking 20-25 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and cheese melts into a luxurious, bubbling surface.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and optionally garnish with crisp lettuce and diced tomatoes for a fresh, vibrant presentation.
- Serving: Plate immediately while the taco delight remains piping hot, releasing enticing aromas and promising a delectable meal.
Notes
- Crust Perfection: Press crescent roll dough firmly and evenly to create a uniform base that prevents uneven baking and ensures consistent texture.
- Meat Preparation: Drain excess fat after cooking ground beef to prevent soggy crust and reduce unnecessary greasiness in the final dish.
- Flavor Boosting: Let taco seasoning and salsa simmer with beef to intensify and meld flavors, creating a more robust and cohesive taste profile.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Sprinkle cheese evenly to guarantee complete coverage and achieve that irresistible golden, bubbly cheese layer that makes the dish visually appealing and deliciously creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg