Taco Crescent Ring

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This taco crescent ring is a delicious appetizer for any occasion, featuring seasoned ground beef taco filling, refried beans, tons of cheese, and your favorite taco toppings with golden, flaky, buttery crescent dough. It’s a taco in every bite with a tasty twist everyone loves.

A slice of taco crescent ring on a white plate with other slices in the background.

We love tacos. They’re fantastic main courses or snacks at parties, so they have a lot going for them. Recipes like mini chicken tacos, fried ground beef tacos, and shrimp tacos are some of my favorites because they’re great for all kinds of occasions. We also love savory crescent rings, like sausage egg and cheese crescent rings for breakfast. This dish combines both of those loves into one delicious recipe that everyone always loves.

We love this taco crescent ring because it’s both flavorful and easy to make, making it perfect for dinner or a party. We know you’ll love it, too, after you make it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses a few simple ingredients found in any grocery store and your pantry.
Easy to Make: It only takes a few simple steps to make this recipe, and about 25 minutes in the oven.
Classic Flavor: Every bite of this crescent ring is stuffed full of classic taco flavor.
Customizable: You can adjust this recipe to suit your family’s specific taste.
Versatile: This crescent ring makes the perfect party snack or a fun Taco Tuesday dinner.

A white surface with a round wood plate with a baked crescent ring on it with a bowl of shredded lettuce in the center with other toppings placed around it.

Ingredients

Ground Beef: Ground beef adds the rich, meaty flavor we love in our tacos.
Taco Seasoning: Taco seasoning gives the beef its classic taco flavor.
Diced Jalapeno: Jalapeno adds a kick of heat to meat.
Diced Onions: Diced onions and aromatic flavor with a little sweetness and bite.
Refried Beans: Refried beans add an earthy, rich flavor to the taco ring.
Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese adds flavor and an ooey-gooey layer.

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements.

Flavor Variations

Ground Beef: You can use ground turkey, a blend of ground beef and pork, or chorizo.
Mild: Leave out the jalapenos for a mild version.
Extra Spicy: Use hot taco seasoning for even more heat.
Taco Sauce: Mix a little taco sauce into the seasoned meat for even more flavor.
Toppings: Top with your favorite toppings, like shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sliced olives, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, or salsa.

Instructions

Cook the ground beef, jalapenos, and onions in a large frying pan or skillet until the meat is no longer pink and the veggies are tender.
Drain the grease and return the meat to the pan. Then, add the taco seasoning and beef broth and simmer until slightly thickened.
Unroll the crescent rolls and separate them into individual triangles.
Arrange the triangles on an ungreased baking sheet with the wider end in the center to create a ring with about a 5-inch opening in the center. The wider ends will overlap.
Spread the refried beans over the wide, inner part of the ring. Then, top it with the taco meat and sprinkle it with the cheese.
Fold the triangles over the filling and tuck the tips under the inner part of the ring.
Bake at 375 until golden. Then, transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes.
Slice, top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy.

A wood plate with the slices of the crescent pastry ring on it.

Tips

Be sure to arrange the triangles so that they overlap and you have a nice, solid surface for your filling.
Leave a bit of space between the filling and the edge of the solid part of the ring.
Let the ring rest for about 10 minutes before slicing, so the filling can set.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days in an airtight, freezer-safe container. For longer storage, wrap individual taco ring slices in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

To reheat the taco crescent ring slices, defrost them overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Then, microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals.

Pairing Suggestions

Serve this taco crescent ring with habanero salsa or guacamole for dipping or easy Spanish rice. It’s also perfect alongside other appetizers, like 7-layer bean dip and jalapeno popper pigs in a blanket,

A white plate with blue trim with a piece of taco crescent ring on a bed of shredded lettuce with diced tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, and poblano sauce on the top.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best ground beef for tacos?

Either 80/20 or 90% lean ground beef is an excellent choice for tacos. 80/20 offers a more tender texture, while 90% lean ground beef keeps a nice consistency while reducing grease.

Why was my ground beef rubbery?

Overcooking is almost always why ground beef is rubbery. If your ground beef was frozen for too long, the texture may have changed, as well.

How do you know when ground beef is done?

Ground beef is fully cooked when it’s no longer pink. There’s no need to cook it past that point. You’ll only dry it out.

A bite of taco crescent pastry on a fork.

Try This Taco Crescent Ring

This taco crescent ring is easy to make, packed with classic taco flavor, and the perfect dish for a fun Taco Tuesday meal or party appetizer. With all that flavor, versatility, and ease, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. Make it just once, and it’ll be your new taco favorite.

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