How to Shape the Taco Crescent Ring
Arrange the dough triangles in a circle with their wide ends overlapping around an open center and their tips pointing outward. Spoon the beef mixture around the wide ends, sprinkle the cheddar on top, and fold each tip over the filling. Tuck the tips beneath the inner edge of the ring. A little filling can show between the strips of dough.
How to Keep the Crust Flaky
Drain the beef well and let the salsa cook with it for a minute or two so the filling thickens before it goes onto the dough. After baking, give the ring 5 minutes to rest so the filling settles and the slices lift cleanly.
Oven-Baked 5-Ingredient Taco Crescent Ring Recipe Card
A flaky crescent ring filled with seasoned ground beef, chunky salsa, and cheddar.
- Prep time — About 20 minutes, including cooking the beef
- Bake time — 20 to 25 minutes
- Rest time — 5 minutes
- Servings — 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chunky salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, until it reaches 160°F (71°C). Drain off excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture is evenly combined and slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
- Separate the crescent dough into triangles. Arrange them in a circle on the prepared pan, overlapping the wide ends around an open center and pointing the tips outward.
- Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the overlapping dough bases and top with the shredded cheddar.
- Fold each dough tip over the filling and tuck it under the inner edge to form a ring.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dough is deep golden and baked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into 8 portions and serve warm.