Beef Taco Ring

Ingredients:

• 2 (8oz.) packages crescent rolls 
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef (I always use 1 lb. and that is enough)
• 1 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tbs. water
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• optional toppings: salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped onion and tomato, sliced olives and sour cream

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook ground beef in skillet until no longer pink; drain.  Stir in taco seasoning mix, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and water.

Unroll 2 packages of crescent rolls; separate into triangles.  Arrange triangles, slightly overlapping, in a circle on a round stone (or pizza baking sheet) with wide ends 4 inches from edge of baking stone.  Roll wide ends of dough toward center to create a 5-inch opening.

With an ice cream scooper, scoop filling evenly over desired shape; finish shape as directed. Brush with egg white.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve with toppings.

Serves: 8
Recipe: The Pampered Chef- All the Best