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taco braid

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Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 3

in a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3 - 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the Lean Ground Beef and cook until brown.

Step 6

Add the Homemade Taco Seasoning and water and mix until well incorporated.

Step 7

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 - 7 minutes.

Step 8

Meanwhile, transfer the piece of parchment to your work surface.

Step 9

Place the pizza dough on the parchment and roll it so that it measures 10 X 15 - inches.

Step 10

With a pizza cutter, make slices 1 1/2 - inches thick and 3 - inches in along both long sides of the dough.

Step 11

Place the ground beef down the center of the dough.

Step 12

Cover the beef with 3/4 cup of cheese and then add the diced tomato.

Step 13

Beginning at one end of the braid, fold the end up and wrap the first two slices over to secure it.

Step 14

Repeat the wrapping with the remaining slices just until the last two.

Step 15

Fold the remaining end up and wrap the last two slices over it to secure.

Step 16

Gently brush the top and side with the melted butter.

Step 17

Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese on top.

Step 18

Transfer the parchment on to the rimmed baking sheet.

Step 19

Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 20

Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 21

Cover with chopped Romaine lettuce and additional tomato, if desired.

Step 22

Serve with sour cream and taco sauce.