These flavorful Veal Taco Crescent Ring is a true showstopper. This recipe combines the classic comfort of crescent rolls with the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine, creating a dish that’s both delicious and easy to prepare.
If you love this veal recipe, you’ll definitely want to try my veal cutlets or this easy veal chop milanese.
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Why this Veal Taco Crescent Ring Recipe is a Keeper
These veal taco crescent rolls are a great way to use ground veal, and they’re perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
- Easy Ingredients: It uses common ingredients you often have on hand.
- Family Favorite: Everyone in the family loves it, making it a go-to meal.
- Adaptable: With a few simple swaps, you can make this low-carb, dairy free or you an change up the meat by using ground beef or ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Delicious Flavor: The dish tastes amazing and is a hit every time.
How do I keep the ground veal tender?
A meat thermometer is the most accurate way to ensure the meat is cooked through without drying out. Aim for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Ingredient Notes to Make a Taco Ring with Crescent Rolls
- Ground Veal: The ground veal offers a tender alternative to traditional ground beef.
- Taco Seasoning: Make your own version, like our low sodium taco seasoning or buy your favorite for this easy recipe.
- Crescent Roll Dough: Store bought, refrigerated crescent rolls work perfectly. You will need 2 cans of crescent roll dough.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Veal Taco Ring Recipe
There are several prep ahead procedures you can do to make this crescent roll taco ring recipe. It makes an easy dinner or appetizer.
- Taco Meat: Cook the taco filling in the skillet and then place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the ring.
- Toppings: Chop your tomatoes, lettuce or additional cheddar cheese on top etc…
Pro Tip to Make a Taco Crescent Ring
To ensure your crescent roll ring bakes evenly and holds its shape, preheat your oven to a higher temperature (425°F or 220°C). This will help the dough set quickly and prevent it from spreading. Once the ring is formed and placed on the baking sheet, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake as directed..
How to Make a Taco Crescent Ring with Veal
This is such a wonderful meal for taco night. It has a nice flaky crust with lots of tender veal filling enhanced by taco seasoning.
These are the basic steps for making crescent roll taco ring. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Prep Veal in a Large Skillet
First, preheat the oven. Brown the ground veal and add taco seasoning mix and water in a large nonstick skillet.
2. Unroll the Dough Triangles
Then separate into 16 triangles. Spray a cookie sheet or pizza pan with non-stick spray. Arrange the triangles in a circle so that the shorter sides of the triangles form a 5 inch circle in the center of the ring. The dough will overlap.
3. Add the Veal Filling onto the Crescent
Next, arrange the veal mixture evenly around the circle and top with the sliced green onions and shredded cheese. Fold the pointed end of the triangle up over the veal mixture and tuck it under the center to secure it.
4. Bake the Easy Taco Ring Recipe
Whisk the egg and brush it over the crescent dough. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crescent ring is golden brown. Finally, serve with your favorite taco toppings.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Veal Taco Bake
- Storing: Store the flaky crescent ring in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Wrap the ring in aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 10 minutes to maintain the flaky crescent roll crust.
- Using Leftover Taco Ring: It’s easy to make a taco pizza, use the leftovers for taco soup or salad. Perfect for taco tuesday.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Taco Dinner Recipe
- Flavor: Add chopped onions, bell peppers, or jalapeños to the meat mixture of this Taco Crescent Ring.
- Spicier kick: Increase the amount of taco seasoning or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Cheesy twist: Sprinkle additional cheese over the rolls before baking.
- Healthier option: Use whole wheat crescent rolls or reduce the amount of cheese.
Where Does Veal Come From?
Veal calves are raised on farms primarily located in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. There are about 500 veal farm families across the US that raise veal.
Veal actually starts on dairy farms. In most cases, veal calves are Holstein male (or bull) calves born on dairy farms. Bull calves are sold from the dairy farm because they cannot produce milk. Some of these bull calves are bought and raised on veal farms.
I’ve been on veal farms where the calves are only a day or so old. During these first weeks, the calves are house in individual pens because they aren’t born with immunities. This is to keep them safe and healthy. After 8 weeks, they are moved to group housing.
Veal calves always have plenty of space to stand up, lay down, turn around and socialize with other calves. If you notice veal calves or other cows staying close together this is because they are herding animals by nature. They feel more comfortable when they are together.
Why Veal Meat is a Great Protein
Over the past few years, I’ve been experimenting with veal as a protein. We’ve tried various cuts, including cutlets, ground veal and chops. My family enjoys it because it’s incredibly tender and has a very delicate flavor. This means that it’s very compatible with a variety of spices, seasonings, flavorings and sauces.
One of the biggest benefits of veal is it’s a high-quality protein source that provides essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin B-12, niacin, zinc, and selenium. It’s also one of the most nutrient-dense protein foods around. A 3-ounce serving of cooked, trimmed lean veal has 27 grams of protein and just about 170 calories.
Veal is easy to cook. You don’t need any special skills or equipment. It’s a great protein to use in your favorite recipes. Not only do I love using it for meatballs, but I also use it meatloaf, burgers and any recipe that I would make with boneless, skinless chicken breast.
I have some great veal recipes including Veal Picatta Meatballs, Veal Cheeseburger Macaroni and Veal Mexican Stuffed Shells.
You can all kinds of delicious veal recipes on Veal.org.
Taco Ring Recipe with Crescent Rolls Recipe FAQs
Lightly flour your hands or use a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
Popular dipping sauces include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and ranch dressing.
Yes, you can use ground beef, ground turkey, ground pork, or even ground chicken for the Taco Crescent Ring.
Chopped shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, sour cream, taco sauce, salsa or guacamole.
Expert Tips for Making this Great Recipe with Crescent Roll Dough
- Soften the Dough: Let the crescent roll dough soften slightly at room temperature before unrolling it. This will make it easier to work with.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the top of the ring with melted butter for a golden-brown finish.
- For a Cheesy Crust: Sprinkle the top of the ring with grated Parmesan cheese before baking the Taco Crescent Ring .
- Variation tip: Feel free to make this recipe for crescent roll taco recipe as an appetizer for your next party. Make with a beef mixture or other ground meat.
Veal Taco Crescent Ring
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Water
- 1 cup Taco blend cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Green onions, sliced
- 16 ounces Crescent Rolls, 2 (8 oz )refrigerated Crescent Rolls
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Add ground veal to a non-stick skillet and cook until fully cooked through.
- Add taco seasoning mix and water ; stir to combine.
- Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove the veal from the heat and set aside.
- Unroll both cans of crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles.
- Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
- Arrange the triangles in a circle so that the shorter sides of the triangles form a 5 inch circle in the center of the ring. The dough will overlap.
- Arrange the veal mixture evenly around the circle and top with the sliced green onions and shredded cheese.
- Fold the pointed end of the triangle up over the veal mixture and tuck it under the center to secure it.
- Whisk the egg and brush it over the crescent dough.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crescent ring is golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before cutting into the ring.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Christina’s Notes
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- Soften the Dough: Let the crescent roll dough soften slightly at room temperature before unrolling it. This will make it easier to work with.
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- Brush with Butter: Brush the top of the ring with melted butter for a golden-brown finish.
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- For a Cheesy Crust: Sprinkle the top of the ring with grated Parmesan cheese before baking the Taco Crescent Ring .
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- Variation tip: Feel free to make this crescent roll taco recipe as an appetizer for your next party.
- Side Suggestions: To round out this veal dish try Roasted Spicy Sweet Potatoes or my Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.