Thursday, November 17, 2011

Taco Ring (Pampered Chef)

Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb (.2 kg). ground beef, cooked and drained
  • 1 1.25 oz (35 grm) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup (225 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
  • 2 8 oz (224 grm). pkgs. refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 med. green bell pepper
  • 1/2 head lettuce, shredded
  • 1 med. tomato, cubed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) whole pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup (225 ml) salsa
  • sour cream
Preparation
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees (200 C.).
  • Combine meat, seasoning mix, cheese and water in 2 qt. batter bowl.
  • Arrange crescent triangles in a circle on a 13" round baking stone, with bases overlapping in center and points to outside (there should be a five inch diameter circle in center).
  • Using medium stainless steel scoop (approx. 2 T) spoon meat mixture over rolls.
  • Fold points of triangles over filling and tuck under base at center (filling will not be completely covered).
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Using V-shaped cutter, cut off top of bell pepper.
  • Place bell pepper in center of ring; fill with salsa.
  • Mound lettuce, onion, tomato and olives around pepper.
  • Using easy accent decorator, garnish with sour cream.
  • Cut and serve.

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