TACO BRAID

 TACO BRAID

TACO BRAID

EASY TACO BRAID RECIPE:

Taco Braid –  Super Lean Ground Beef seasoned with taco seasoning, covered with shredded cheese and tomatoes, and wrapped in braided pizza dough. It’s a fun and different way to eat a taco!

This Easy Taco Braid uses pizza dough, seasoned taco beef, refried beans, cheese, and salsa to create the most delicious family dinner!

Taco is so delicious and maybe you like this other taco spaghetti recipe: Taco Spaghetti Recipe

Easy Taco Braid:

To make this Taco you'll need the following ingredients:

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
  • 3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup Fiesta Blend shredded cheese divided
  • 1 tomato diced, plus additional for top, if desired
  • Sour cream and taco sauce for serving if desired
  • 1 canister refrigerated pizza crust
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

in a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3 - 5 minutes.

Add the Lean Ground Beef and cook until brown.

Add the Homemade Taco Seasoning and water and mix until well incorporated.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 - 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, transfer the piece of parchment to your work surface.

Place the pizza dough on the parchment and roll it so that it measures 10 X 15 - inches.

With a pizza cutter, make slices 1 1/2 - inches thick and 3 - inches in along both long sides of the dough.

Place the ground beef down the center of the dough.

Cover the beef with 3/4 cup of cheese and then add the diced tomato.

Beginning at one end of the braid, fold the end up and wrap the first two slices over to secure it.

Repeat the wrapping with the remaining slices just until the last two.

Fold the remaining end up and wrap the last two slices over it to secure.

Gently brush the top and side with the melted butter.

Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese on top.

Transfer the parchment on to the rimmed baking sheet.

Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until golden brown.

Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Cover with chopped Romaine lettuce and additional tomato,

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