Beef Enchilada Crescents with Cheese for Two
These handheld beef enchilada crescents combine seasoned ground beef and melted cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, then baked in tangy enchilada sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual entertaining when you want Mexican flavors without the fuss of traditional enchiladas. The individual portions make them ideal for small households, and the simple preparation means dinner is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven and spray baking dish with cooking spray
- 2
Cook ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink
- 3
Remove from heat, drain, and return to pan
- 4
Stir enchilada sauce into beef mixture, then add cheese and let cool
- 5
Separate dough into triangles and divide beef mixture among wide ends
- 6
Roll up starting at shortest side, rolling to opposite point
- 7
Place filled crescents in baking dish
- 8
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over crescents and top each with cheese
- 9
Bake until crescents are golden brown and baked through
- 10
Cool before serving
Tips
Let the beef mixture cool for the full 5 minutes to prevent the cheese from melting too quickly and the dough from becoming soggy.
Drain the beef thoroughly after cooking to avoid excess grease making the crescents soggy during baking.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F until warmed through.
Assemble crescents up to 4 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate. Add 2-3 minutes to baking time.
Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip draining the beef to avoid soggy crescents
Let beef mixture cool to prevent cheese from melting prematurely
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use different ground meat?
Yes, ground turkey, chicken, or pork work well. Cook until no longer pink and drain excess fat.
What if I don't have enchilada sauce?
Mix tomato sauce with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder as a substitute, though flavor will be milder.
How long do leftovers keep?
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F until heated through.