TACO BRAID RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or spray it with cooking spray.
• In a medium pan, brown the beef until done. Once the beef is browned, drain the meat, add the taco seasoning to the pan and mix until combined. Set aside to cool.
• Unroll the pizza crust onto the cookie sheet pressing into a rectangle.
• Mix cream cheese and salsa in a small bowl. Spread cream cheese mixture lengthwise down center third of the rectangle. Distribute the seasoned meat and black beans evenly down the center. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
• On each long side, cut 1 inch wide strips about 2-1/2-inches into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Brush the outside of the braid with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt.
• Bake at 400 °F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack or cutting board with two spatulas.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 ?.
• Drain the ground meat after browning it.
• Cook until the onions are tender.
• Combine taco seasoning and salsa in a mixing bowl.
• To blend, stir everything together.
• Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
• Unroll the crescent dough and seal the perforations.
• Cut 2-inch strips along each of the dough's longer sides 
• Refried beans should be spread down the center of the dough.
• On top of the beans, spread the meat mixture.
• Cheese should be sprinkled on top of the meat mixture.
• Crisscross the strips over the meat mixture toward the center.
• Preheat oven to 200°F and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Slices should be cut.
• Serve with salsa and sour cream.
• Enjoy!