Easy Taco Braid
Elevate your taco night with this Easy Taco Braid, a delightful twist on a family favorite! This recipe features flaky pizza dough enveloping seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, and gooey melted cheese. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, this savory braid not only satisfies your hunger but also adds an impressive touch to any casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 13.8 oz refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.25 oz taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups finely diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pizza dough on parchment to about 10 x 15 inches.
- Slice both long sides of the dough into strips about 1.5 inches wide.
- Microwave refried beans for 45 seconds, then spread along the center of the dough.
- Layer the seasoned beef over the beans, followed by salsa and cheese.
- Fold strips over filling in a braid pattern until secured.
- Brush with melted butter and bake on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of Taco Braid (approximately 175g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://allmomrecipes.com/2025/10/20/taco-braid/