I am not usually one for canned pastry, but canned crescent rolls are a big exception. They are just so darn convenient and the perfect vehicle for anything! Most importantly though, they are pure flaky and buttery yumminess. My family always teases me that they need an extra can just for me when we have them with our dinner. Growing up, one of my favorite things was when my mom would form the crescent roll dough into a pretty ring with different fillings. So I was feeling childhood nostalgia when I made this simple and incredibly scrumptious taco crescent ring!
Taco Crescent Ring
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
No need for taco shells here! Crescent rolls become an amazing vehicle for all of the classic taco ingredients in this simple taco crescent ring.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Crescent Rings, Taco Crescent Ring
Servings: 6
Calories: 475 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 dash olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 dash worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion peeled and diced
- 2 cans crescent rolls
- 4 ounces Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 2 cups romaine lettuce coarsely chopped
- 6 tablespoons salsa
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown the ground beef in it while you break it up with a spoon. As it browns, season the beef with the taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Once it is completely cooked, add the dash of Worcestershire and diced onion. Let the onion soften for a minute, then take the beef off of the heat and set it aside.
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 and get out a round pizza stone. Pop open the crescent rolls cans and gently unroll them. There should be 4 rectangles in each can made of two triangles put together. Lay out each rectangle halfway into the pizza stone with the edges touching together to make a large ring for the filling.
- Spoon the beef filling in an even layer around the ring, followed by the cheese, lettuce and salsa. Bring the other half of each rectangle over the filling and pinch it into the bottom to close the ring. If the triangles rip apart at the perforations it is no big deal. It makes pretty stripes for the filling to peek through! Bake the taco ring for about 20 minutes for the crescents to get golden brown and crispy. Let it cool and set for a minute, then cut and serve immediately! Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Taco Crescent Ring
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 475 Calories from Fat 242
% Daily Value*
Fat 26.9g41%
Saturated Fat 11.1g69%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 1456mg63%
Potassium 405mg12%
Carbohydrates 37.3g12%
Fiber 0.8g3%
Sugar 6.8g8%
Protein 32.8g66%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 17.1mg95%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
That’s such a great idea for Taco Tuesday (on Monday 😉 )
Oh we celebrate Taco Tuesday any old time around here :-). Thanks so much!
Being Mexican tacos are an everyday thing so it’s interesting how people make them.
Yes, this isn’t the most traditional version or authentic at all. It’s fun though!!
It’s been years since I’ve had this! Now it’s all I want to eat, thank you for the dinner idea!
You’re very welcome, I hope you enjoy this version!!
This is a great recipe! I love the idea of using a pizza stone to combat the sogginess.
Yes, it really helps crisp up the bottom!!
Yum, this looks so delicious! I can’t wait to make it, perfect dish for a party!!
It is definitely a perfect party food!!