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Cheesy Taco Braid Beef

Cheesy Taco Braid Beef: Your New Family Favorite Dish

Cheesy Taco Braid Beef is a flavorful fusion of savory beef and gooey cheese wrapped in a braided crust, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup Salsa fresh salsa preferred
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning or homemade mix
  • 1/2 cup Water
For the Braid
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough store-bought recommended
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1 large Egg or milk for lighter color
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Vegetables chopped bell peppers or corn
  • 1 can Black Beans as vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Spicy Cheese use pepper jack

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in salsa, taco seasoning, and water; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Unroll pizza dough on a floured surface, roll into a rectangle about 12x15 inches.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese down the center of the dough, add beef mixture, and top with more cheese.
  7. Cut 1-inch strips on each side of the dough and fold them over the filling to create a braid.
  8. Whisk together the egg and a splash of water and brush over the braid.
  9. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  10. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing; serve warm with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize fillings and try different types of cheese.

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