Description
Discover the joy of cooking with this Easy Taco Braid, a delightful dish that brings together seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, tangy salsa, and melty cheese—all beautifully encased in a golden, flaky crust. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, offering a unique centerpiece that’s sure to impress. With just 25 minutes of prep time, it’s quick to make and endlessly customizable to fit your family’s tastes. Serve it warm with fresh toppings like chopped lettuce and diced tomatoes or alongside your favorite dips for a fun dining experience. Get ready to enjoy a flavorful twist on taco night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 13.8 ounce tube refrigerated pizza crust
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1.25 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend shredded cheese)
- 2 cups finely diced tomatoes, divided use
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- chopped lettuce, for serving (optional)
- sour cream and salsa, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground beef; drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Roll out pizza dough on parchment paper into a 10×15 inch rectangle.
- Slice dough into strips along both long sides (about 1.5 inches wide).
- Microwave refried beans for 45 seconds until soft; spread evenly down the center of the dough.
- Add seasoned beef over the beans, followed by salsa and shredded cheese.
- Fold strips over the filling in a braiding pattern until completely wrapped.
- Brush with melted butter and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (132g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg