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Easy Crescent Taco Bake...Source: Pillsbury

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

3/4 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

2 tablespoons Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Shredded lettuce, as desired

Diced tomato, as desired



1 Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. 

Place in ungreased 9-inch square pan or 10-inch pie plate; press 

over bottom and up sides to form crust.

2 In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, 

stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in salsa 

and taco seasoning mix; simmer 5 minutes. Spoon meat mixture in 

crust-lined pan; sprinkle with cheese.

3 Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and 

cheese is melted. Served topped with lettuce and tomato.



Expert Tips...

A 4.5-oz can of Old El Paso® chopped green chiles can be added to 

the meat mixture.

Serve with additional salsa, sour cream and avocado slices.

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