Taco Pinwheels
Taco Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or quick dinner option. These savory bites feature a flavorful ground beef mixture combined with spices and melted cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ½ 8 oz can Rotel, drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, onion powder, dried oregano, and paprika. Add drained Rotel and cook for 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- On a flat surface, roll out puff pastry into an 18-inch rectangle.
- Spread cooked beef mixture evenly over puff pastry and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the pastry and pinch the edge to seal. Slice into 1-inch pieces using a serrated knife.
- Place pinwheel slices on prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes such as lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, green onions, and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg