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A serving of crescent roll filled with taco filling on a plate with shredded lettuce and diced tomato.
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Crescent Roll Taco Bake

A cheesy ground beef taco filling sandwiched between layers of crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown. This fun Crescent Roll Taco Bake will please both kids and adults, alike.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 557kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles undrained
  • 2.25 ounce can chopped olives
  • 3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 16 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough 2 8-ounce containers
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Optional Toppings

  • sour cream, tomato, avocado, lettuce, salsa

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over MEDIUM heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the meat crumbles and no pink remains. Drain well and return the skillet to the heat. Add the olives, green chiles, taco seasoning mix, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and then stir in the tomato sauce. Bring just to a boil then reduce the heat to LOW. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Press one sheet (one container) of crescent roll dough into the prepared baking dish, pressing with your fingers to cover the bottom of the pan and pinching the seams together. Spoon the meat mixture on top of the dough and sprinkle evenly with cheeses.
  • Lay the second sheet of crescent roll dough out onto a cutting board and stretch and press it out lightly so it will fit over the top. Carefully transfer the dough and place on top of the cheese, lightly pressing the seams together and pulling the dough out to the edges of the pan. Brush the top of the dough with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 13 to 15 minutes until nicely golden brown. Serve immediately with toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1266mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1038IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 5mg