Taco Ring

3/4 lb ground beef
1 (1-1/4 oz) pkg taco seasoning mix
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tblsp. water
2 (8-oz) pkgs refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 medium bell pepper
1 c. salsa
3 c. shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato
1/4 c. chopped onion (optional)
1/2 c. pitted ripe black olives (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove pan from heat. Stir in taco seasoning mix, cheese and water.

Unroll crescent dough; separate into triangles. Arrange triangles in a circle on a round pizza stone with wide ends overlapping in center and points toward outside. (Make sure to leave a round hole in the center - kind of like a doughnut hole...therefore your crescent rolls will not be touching in the middle.) If you are not using a pizza stone a large cookie sheet will work, just remember to lightly grease it before placing your crescents on it to keep things from sticking.

Scoop meat mixture evenly onto widest end of each triangle. I use a cookie scoop as it makes it easier for me. When completely filled with meat, take the small end of each triangle and gently roll it up over filling and tuck under wide ends of dough at center of ring. (Filling will not be completely covered). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Shred lettuce and chop tomato, onion, olives, and bell pepper (if desired). If you want to do something fancy, scoop out a bell pepper and fill with salsa and put into center of ring. Garnish with toppings and finish with more shredded cheese and sour cream.

Recipe Source: Pampered Chef