Taco Braid
Taco Braid is an easy dinner recipe made with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and crescent roll dough. A family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive oil (divided)
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1/4 cup Onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 oz Taco seasoning
- 1 can Refrigerated pizza dough (1 crust)
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese (shredded and divided)
- 1 1/2 cup Lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup Sour cream 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil on medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until fully cooked. Add 1/4 cup water and then taco seasonings and salsa. Set aside.
- Places refrigerated pizza dough out on a cookie sheet greased with remaining olive oil. Make small sliced about an inch wide all the way down both sides of pizza dough. Leaving a large space in the middle.
- Add ground beef mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese to the middle part of the pizza dough. Start wrapping one strand of dough to the opposite side back and forth until fully braided. Top with remaining cheese and bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with sour cream for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
Tips for Best Results
Allow the taco meat to cool slightly before assembling.
Don't overfill the braid or it may be difficult to seal.
Use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1029IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 3mg