Description
A refined twist on Southwestern comfort showcasing golden, pillowy pastry layered with seasoned beef, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, finished with a honey drizzle for a sweet and savory contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent dough (8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (10–12 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1/4 cup beef stock or water
- 2 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack or mild cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate or a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium-high, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned and the onions are translucent.
- Deglaze the pan with beef stock, scraping the browned bits for flavor.
- Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper; cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in enchilada sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy.
- Prepare the base: Press one can of crescent dough into the buttered dish, sealing seams.
- Layer the filling and cheese: Spread the beef mixture over the dough, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Top with dough: Unroll the second can of dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal. Brush with melted butter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and cheese bubbles.
- Let rest for 8–10 minutes, drizzle with honey, and garnish with cilantro or scallions before serving.
Notes
For cleaner slices, let the pie rest after baking. Use freshly shredded cheese for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg