Description
This Veal Taco Crescent Ring is a delicious twist on taco night, featuring seasoned ground veal wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, topped with cheese and green onions, then baked to golden perfection. It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a fun main course–perfect for parties or family dinners!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup taco blend cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 16 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls (2 cans, 8 oz each)
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready for baking the crescent ring.
- Cook the Veal – Add ground veal to a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until the veal is fully cooked through and no longer pink.
- Season the Meat – Add taco seasoning mix and water to the cooked veal. Stir well to combine, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Prepare Crescent Dough – Unroll both cans of crescent dough and separate them into 16 triangles. Let the dough soften slightly at room temperature for easier handling.
- Arrange Dough on Baking Sheet – Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Arrange the triangles into a circle, with the shorter sides forming a 5-inch circle in the middle and the points facing outward. The dough will overlap.
- Add Filling – Evenly distribute the veal mixture around the ring on the widest part of each triangle. Sprinkle the sliced green onions and shredded taco blend cheese over the meat.
- Fold and Seal – Fold the pointed end of each triangle over the filling and tuck it underneath the inside of the ring. This will help secure the filling inside the crescent dough.
- Egg Wash – Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush the top of the crescent dough with it for a shiny, golden finish.
- Bake – Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crescent ring is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve – Let the crescent ring cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Let the crescent roll dough soften at room temperature before unrolling for easier handling.
- Brush the top with melted butter and/or sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for a richer, golden-brown crust.
- This recipe can be served as a fun appetizer for gatherings.
- Serve with side dishes like roasted spicy sweet potatoes or maple glazed Brussels sprouts to complete the meal.
- Customize your toppings to fit your taco preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of ring
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
