Cheesy Taco Braid Beef (Print Version)
Golden crust braided around spiced beef and melty cheese. Great for meals with loved ones.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Mixture
01 -
1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup salsa
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1 ounce taco seasoning, low sodium
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1 pound of ground beef
→ Crust & Cheese
05 -
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
06 -
13.8 ounces of pre-made pizza dough
→ Egg Glaze
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1 tablespoon of water
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1 egg
→ Extras
09 -
Lettuce
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Avocado slices
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Taco sauce
12 -
Sour cream
# Steps:
01 -
Set the oven to 350°F and lay some parchment paper on a baking sheet.
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Brown the beef in a pan, then drain any grease. Add back to the stove with salsa, the seasoning packet, and water. Mix it up and simmer until thick.
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Spread the pizza dough onto the parchment-lined sheet and shape it into a rectangle.
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Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese right down the center of the dough. Spread the meat mixture on top, and sprinkle the rest of the cheese over it.
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Cut about 12 strips on each side of the dough with a pizza cutter. Fold one strip over the other from opposite sides until you have a braid.
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Whisk together the egg and water in a bowl, then paint it over the dough with a brush.
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Pop the taco braid in the oven for around 22-25 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp.
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Cut into pieces while warm and serve with extras like sour cream, taco sauce, lettuce, or avocado.
# Notes and Tips:
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To save time, you can swap the beef mixture for 1 pound of prepared taco filling.