Taco Pinwheels
Taco pinwheels are the perfect party starter, but they’re just as delicious for a weeknight dinner! Seasoned ground beef and cheese are rolled up into fluffy crescent roll dough, and finished with all your favorite taco toppings.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- cutting board
- Serrated knife
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 package crescent roll dough sheet
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese
Suggested Toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Jalapeno peppers sliced
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Once hot and the oil begins to shimmer, add the ground beef and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Saute until browned throughout, about 7 to 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the beef to a bowl and set aside.2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, ½ pound lean ground beef, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil, then add the garlic and onions over medium heat. Cook until they start to brown slightly, about 5 minutes.2 cloves garlic, ½ onion
- Add the tomato paste, Rotel tomatoes, taco seasoning and onion powder. Continue to cook for another 6 minutes until most of the liquid has reduced. Remove from the heat, add the ground beef and stir together. Remove to a bowl and let cool in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes.1 Tablespoon tomato paste, 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, 2 teaspoons onion powder
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- On a countertop or large cutting board, unroll the crescent roll dough. Spread the cooled taco meat mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the meat.1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese, 1 package crescent roll dough
- Roll up along the long edge, forming a log. Pinch along the seam to seal.
- Using a bread knife or other serrated blade, slice into 8 even slices. If the dough starts to get too soft, you can wrap it in parchment or plastic wrap and place in the freezer for a few minutes to firm it up.
- Place the slices onto a parchment lined sheet pan.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked throughout. Serve with your desired toppings.Shredded lettuce, Jalapeno peppers, Sour cream, Salsa
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg