Taco Bake
Ground beef and sauce, surrounded by buttery pastry and draped in melted cheddar cheese. You'll never believe this Taco Bake only takes 30 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 3/4 cup water or as needed per taco seasoning instructions
- 1 16-ounce can refried beans
- Cooking spray
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls 8-ounces each
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 10-ounce bag shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 3 minutes, then add the onions and peppers. Cook for about 4 more minutes until the meat is browned and crumbly, and the veggies are softened. Drain off any excess fat.
- Combine the taco seasoning mix with water. Mix in and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the seasoning is thoroughly blended with the beef.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the refried beans until the mixture is smooth and even.
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Gently apply cooking spray to an 8x11-inch baking dish. Firmly press the crescent roll dough into the dish's base.
- Spoon the beef and bean mixture over the dough, then fold over the edges of the dough slightly to cover the filling. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until the dough turns golden and the cheese melts. After baking, add shredded lettuce on top and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 27gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 1050mgFiber: 5g
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