Taco Crescent Beef Pie (Print)
Flaky crescent crust filled with taco-seasoned beef and topped with melted cheddar, fresh lettuce and diced tomatoes.
# Ingredients:
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
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1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80% lean)
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3/4 cup thick and chunky salsa
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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Shredded lettuce for garnish
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Diced tomato for garnish
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Press dough over the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-inch square pan or 10-inch pie plate to form a crust.
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In a 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly cooked. Drain excess fat.
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Stir salsa and taco seasoning mix into the cooked beef. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
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Spoon beef mixture into the crescent roll crust. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
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Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes as desired. Serve hot.