Taco Braid With Cheese Beef (Print Format)
Baked braid with seasoned beef and cheddar, wrapped in golden crust. Ideal for family meals and gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
01 -
1 pound ground beef
02 -
1 ounce low sodium taco seasoning
03 -
1/4 cup salsa
04 -
1/4 cup water
→ Dough & Cheese
05 -
13.8 ounces refrigerated pizza crust
06 -
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Egg Wash
07 -
1 egg
08 -
1 tablespoon water
→ Optional Toppings
09 -
Sour cream
10 -
Taco sauce
11 -
Lettuce
12 -
Avocado
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 -
Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain the excess grease. Return the skillet to the stovetop, add the taco seasoning, salsa, and water, then stir and cook until thickened.
03 -
Unroll the pizza dough onto the parchment paper and press it into a rectangle shape.
04 -
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese down the center of the dough. Spoon the taco meat over the cheese and add the remaining cheese on top.
05 -
Use a pizza cutter to cut each side of the dough into about 12 strips. Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.
06 -
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush the egg wash over the dough.
07 -
Bake the taco braid for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
08 -
Slice the taco braid and serve warm with optional toppings such as sour cream, taco sauce, lettuce, or avocado.
# Tips:
01 -
For a quicker preparation, substitute with 1 pound of leftover taco meat if available.