Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for brushing)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salsa or sour cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water, and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Roll out the dough and cut into rectangles large enough to fill and fold over.
- Place taco meat and cheese on one end of each rectangle, fold over, and seal the edges tightly.
- Transfer to the baking sheet and brush each stick with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Optional: Mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush on top after baking for extra flavor.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with salsa or sour cream.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Try adding beans, corn, or jalapeños to the filling.
- Substitute cheddar with pepper jack for extra spice.
- Freeze individually for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Air fryer method: 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
