OVEN BAKED 4-INGREDIENT BEEF CRESCENT KNOTS RECIPE
These easy beef crescent knots feature savory seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent pastry. With just four ingredients, they're perfect for a quick family dinner, appetizer, or party snack.
Equipment
- Large skillet baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- pizza cutter or sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef preferably 90% lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 8-ounce cans refrigerated crescent dough sheets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for eight to ten minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until browned and cooked to 160°F.
- Drain excess grease. Add the taco seasoning and stir over low heat for one minute. Remove from the heat and allow the beef to cool for five to ten minutes.
- Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough sheets. Cut each sheet lengthwise into four long strips, making eight strips total.
- Divide the cooked ground beef evenly among the strips, placing it in a narrow line down the center of each strip.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef.
- Bring the long edges of each strip together and pinch firmly to enclose the filling. Seal the ends to form a filled dough tube.
- Gently tie each tube into a loose overhand knot, tucking the ends underneath. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the knots to cool for five minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Keep the crescent dough refrigerated until you're ready to use it.
- Drain the cooked beef well to prevent soggy pastry.
- Don't overfill the strips, or the dough may tear while shaping.
- Leave space between each knot to allow the dough to expand.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheat in the oven for the best pastry texture.