Taco ring with beans is really delicious. I decided that I would post this since my kids are all growing up and they are asking me for recipes. This is a great go to when you need something last minute because you do not have a lot of time. And I am always changing up my recipes and my kids will say I did this and I say, oh I never do that any more. The original recipe came from The Pampered Chef when I use to sell their product. Now I add the beans and I like it even better.

 

 

What Ingredients Do I Need For Taco Ring with Beans?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Taco Ring (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Taco Ring:

• Ground beef
• Salt and pepper
• Taco seasoning mix
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Water
• Refried beans (or use half if you are not fond of refried beans)
• Crescent rolls
• Medium bell pepper (color of your choice)
• Salsa

 

Optional:

• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Olives
• Onions
• Sour cream

 

 

 

How Do I Make Taco Ring with Beans?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this Taco Ring (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Taco Ring:

• In a large skillet, place the ground beef.
• Sprinkle the ground beef with salt and pepper; stir until browned.
• Drain the oil.
• Add the taco seasoning, cheese, beans, and water; allow the meat to set on low.
• Using a pizza pan, place a cereal bowl in the middle, next separate the crescent rolls into individual pieces and place the wide side of the crescents around the bowl, overlapping the pieces.
• After you have done that, remove the bowl; this allows you to make your circle in the center more uniform.
• The circle in the middle is about 5-6″.
• Using a 2″ cookie scoop place the meat and bean mixture on to the crescents.
• Take the point of the crescent and pull it toward the middle covering most of the meat.
• Bake in a preheated oven @ 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes and until the ring is nice and brown.
• Cut the top off of the pepper and fill it with salsa.

 

Optional:

• Add lettuce, onions, olive and tomatoes if desired, or just add salsa and sour cream.

 

 

 

Tips and Tricks For Taco Ring with Beans:

 

• When garnishing with lettuce, pepper, salsa, sour cream and olives, I like to place a small plate in the middle so that the lettuce doesn’t wilt as fast from the heat of the taco ring.
• Use a 2″ cookie scoop to fill the crescents with the taco meat. It works very nicely. 
• You can make it any way you want by adding the toppings that your family enjoys and taking away the toppings that they do not.
• I add refried beans and this helps the meat go a little further and it also holds the meat together better than just adding the cheese.

 

 

 

Some Basic Taco Topping Suggestions Are:

 

• Lettuce
• Diced tomatoes
• Shredded cheese
• Green onions
• Olives
• Pico de gallo
• Sour cream
• Jalepenos
• Green chilies
• Black or kidney beans

 

 

 

More Mexican Dishes That you May Want to Try:

 

Cheesy Mexican Casserole

Chicken Enchiladas

Southwestern Chicken and Rice

Best Mexican Casserole

Slow Cooker Enchiladas