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Taco Ring

A golden, crispy ring of seasoned ground beef nestled in crescent roll dough with fresh toppings. This crowd-pleasing dish combines everything you love about tacos with a showstopping presentation that's ready in under an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 packet 1 ounce taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade blend
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 cans 8 ounces each refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large round baking sheet or pizza pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cheese grater
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place parchment paper on a large round baking sheet or pizza pan.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks until fully browned with no pink remaining.
  3. Add the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water to the cooked beef, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly and the seasoning clings to the meat. Set aside.
  4. Unroll both cans of crescent roll dough and separate the triangles along the perforations. Arrange the triangles in a circle on your prepared baking sheet, slightly overlapping each triangle so the points face outward toward the edge, creating a pinwheel pattern.
  5. Spoon the seasoned ground beef down the center of the dough ring, leaving about 2 inches of space on either side. Sprinkle the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef.
  6. Carefully fold the pointed ends of the crescent triangles up and over the filling, creating a sealed ring. The dough doesn't need to cover the filling completely.
  7. Place the ring in the preheated 375-degree oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the crescent dough turns golden brown and puffs up noticeably. The cheese should be bubbling visibly in the center.
  8. Remove the ring from the oven and let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes. While still warm, pile the fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro into the center of the ring.
  9. Use a pizza cutter to slice between the dough triangles for easy serving. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep your crescent dough cold until ready to assemble for a flakier crust. Don't overfill the center with meat to prevent spillage. Add fresh toppings only after baking so they stay crisp. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days and reheated in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes.