Taco Pinwheels
Taco pinwheels are the perfect party starter, but they’re just as good for a weeknight dinner! Seasoned ground beef and cheese are rolled up into fluffy crescent roll dough, then finished with all your favorite taco toppings.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 206kcal
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 can Rotel tomatoes 10 oz
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 package crescent roll dough sheet
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat an oven to 375 F.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
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