Pillsbury Crescent Roll Taco (Print Format)
Buttery crescent crust filled with seasoned beef and cheese, topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
1 (8 oz) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
→ Filling
02 -
1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80% lean)
03 -
3/4 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
04 -
2 tablespoons Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
05 -
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
→ Garnish
06 -
Shredded lettuce, as desired
07 -
Diced tomato, as desired
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll the crescent dough, separate into 8 triangles, and press into an ungreased 9-inch square pan or 10-inch pie plate, covering the bottom and sides to form a crust.
02 -
In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
03 -
Stir salsa and taco seasoning mix into the cooked beef. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
04 -
Spoon the seasoned beef mixture into the crescent roll crust. Evenly sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top.
05 -
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
06 -
Remove from oven, top with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes as desired, and serve hot.
# Tips:
01 -
Add a 4.5-oz can of chopped green chiles to the meat mixture for extra flavor. Serve with additional salsa, sour cream, and avocado slices for enhanced taste.