Taco Braid Recipe Requested by Host

[KHocutt]

I have a host that has requested a Taco Braid. She says that she has had this at a show before. It sort of sounds like the mexican fiesta pizza filling just in a braid, but I dont have the actual recipe. Does anyone know what this may be or have the recipe

 

[Laurenncraigory]

Taco RingI had this one on my computer, but it is for a ring, not a braid so I don't know if it is what you are looking for or not. You could always put the filling in abraid though. Hope this helps

Taco Ring

3/4 lb lean (90%) ground beef, cooked, crumbled and drained 1 cup salsa
1 (1-1.25 oz) taco seasoning mix 3 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 medium tomato
2 Tbls water 1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 (8 oz) pkg refrigerated crescent rolls 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
1 medium green bell pepper Sour cream (optional)

Preheat oven to 375F degrees. In Classic 2 Quart Batter Bowl, combine beef, taco seasoning mix, cheese and water. Unroll crescent dough; separate into triangles. Arrange triangles in a circle on 13" Baking Stone with wide ends overlapping in center and points toward outside. (There should be a 5 inch diameter opening in center). Using medium Stainless Steel Scoop, scoop meat mixture evenly onto widest end of each triangle. Bring points of triangles up over filling and tuck under wide ends of dough at center of ring. (Filling will not be completely covered.) Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Using V-Shaped Cutter, cut off top of bell pepper. Discard top, membranes and seeds. Fill pepper with salsa. Shred lettuce and chop tomato using 5" Utility Knife. Chop onion using Food Chopper. Slice olives using Egg Slicer Plus. Place bell pepper in center of ring; arrange lettuce, tomato, onion and olives around pepper. Using Easy Accent Decorator, garnish with sour cream, if desired. To serve, cut with Slice 'N Serve. Makes 8 servings.

 

[Admin Greg]

A Taco Braid is a delicious and easy to make dish that combines all the flavors of a traditional taco in a fun and unique way. Here is a simple recipe that you can use to make your own Taco Braid at home:Ingredients:- 1 pound ground beef- 1 packet taco seasoning- 1/2 cup water- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese- 1/2 cup salsa- 1/4 cup diced red onion- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper- 1/4 cup diced black olives- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls- 1 egg, beaten- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, diced tomatoesInstructions:1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.3. Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet with the ground beef and stir until well combined. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.4. On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent rolls and press the seams together to form a large rectangle.5. Spread the cooked ground beef mixture over the crescent roll dough, leaving about an inch around the edges.6. Sprinkle the shredded cheese, salsa, red onion, green pepper, and black olives over the top of the ground beef.7. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make diagonal cuts on each side of the dough, leaving about an inch in the middle for the filling.8. Fold the strips of dough over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid-like pattern.9. Brush the beaten egg over the top of the braid.10. Bake the Taco Braid for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.11. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving with your choice of toppings.Enjoy your delicious and unique Taco Braid!