Crescent-Roll Taco Bake
This cheesy crescent-roll taco bake combines seasoned ground beef with melted cheese and a buttery crust, perfect for an easy, comforting family dinner.
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking dish lightly greased
- 1 large skillet for cooking meat
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or lean ground meat
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2–3 tablespoons homemade taco spice mix
- 1 to 1¼ cups salsa or tomato-based sauce
- 1 8-ounce refrigerated crescent-roll dough package
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, Mexican blend, or your choice
- Optional toppings: sour cream chopped lettuce, diced tomato, chopped green onion, olives, salsa, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Unroll the crescent-roll dough and press it evenly into the baking dish, sealing seams to form a crust.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and salsa to the meat, stir well, and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly over the crescent-roll crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the seasoned meat layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes, then cut into slices.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, olives, or extra salsa.
Notes
- For extra veggies, stir in diced bell pepper, onions, or corn with the meat mixture.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Substitute ground turkey or other lean protein for a lighter dish.
- Pairs well with salad, rice, beans, or guacamole.