Ingredients
A pound of ground beef and one 13.8-ounce can of Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust are the ingredients needed.
1-package taco seasoning mix-two cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional: Butter for brushing
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Preparation
To make cleanup a breeze, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.
Step 2: Brown the ground beef in a pan that has been well-seasoned over medium heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Stir in the taco seasoning and simmer for a minute or two to allow the flavors to meld after draining the excess fat.
- Stretch out the Pillsbury Pizza Dough into a big rectangle on a clean surface. Cut the dough into uniform rectangles, keeping in mind the quilting bees of yesteryear.
- Top each square with a liberal amount of shredded cheese, setting aside a pinch to serve as a reminder that moderation is key to maintaining a balanced serving. Spread some of the spiced meat over the cheese.
- After you’ve filled each square with that delicious filling, gather the dough into a nice little stick by folding it over.
- Spread out the sticks on the baking sheet you just made, giving them room to rock as summer evenings go. Finish them up with a little butter and a sprinkle of salt if you so want. Adding more cheese is another option.
- After 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, the dough should develop a lovely golden-brown color, like autumn wheat fields.
- After the sticks have rested for a while, they may be garnished with chopped fresh cilantro for an extra taste and color boost, if desired.
Tips and Variations – A vegetarian version that is just as filling as the original would be by swapping out the ground beef with a combination of black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
– A For a twist on cheese, try using a sharp cheddar or smoke-kissed gouda; both may give the meal a new dimension.
– A Mini taco sticks may be made by slicing the dough into smaller triangles, making them perfect for children or others with lesser appetites. It is a delightful, manageable snack that is bite-sized. — Lastly, feel free to include a story from your own family into this dish. The art of cooking is, after all, a lasting heritage that we pass on to our loved ones.