Description
A delightful and comforting taco bake featuring flaky crescent roll crust filled with savory ground beef, vegetables, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or green onions) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the meat in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until tender, then mix them with the meat.
- Unroll the crescent dough and press seams together to form a single sheet. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Fill the crust with the meat and veggie mixture, then layer on cheese and fresh herbs.
- Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal tightly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, use lean meats and whole grain dough. Customize fillings based on dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: taco bake, crescent rolls, family dinner, easy recipe, ground beef