Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
  • Optional: Shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, sliced seeded jalapeno pepper

Method

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cheese, salsa, chiles, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, salt and cumin.
  • Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 12 rectangles. Place on ungreased
  • ; press perforations to seal. Place 1/2 cup meat mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring 4 corners to the center and twist; pinch to seal.
  • Bake at 350° until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with favorite toppings.
  • Freeze baked, cooled taco twists for up to 3 months. Bake frozen twists on an ungreased
  • at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.