Easy Recipes with Ground Beef and Crescent Rolls

Ground beef and crescent rolls are two versatile ingredients that can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes. This article will provide you with easy recipes that you can make at home with these two ingredients.

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Ingredients

For the crescent roll sliders:

* 1 can (8 ounces) crescent rolls
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/4 cup ketchup
* 1/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* Salt and pepper to taste

For the sloppy joes:

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
* 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1/4 cup brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To make the crescent roll sliders:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Unroll the crescent rolls and separate the triangles.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper over medium heat until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
4. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
5. In a small bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
6. Spread the cheese mixture on each crescent roll triangle.
7. Top with the ground beef mixture.
8. Fold the crescent rolls over and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
9. Serve immediately.

To make the sloppy joes:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper over medium heat until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
2. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.
5. Add the ground beef mixture to the sauce and stir to combine.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the beef is cooked through.
7. Serve immediately on toasted buns.

FAQ

Q: What are some other ingredients that can be used in these recipes?

A: There are many other ingredients that can be used in these recipes. Some other options include:

* Bacon: Cooked bacon can be added to the crescent roll sliders or sloppy joes for added flavor and texture.
* Vegetables: Other vegetables that can be added to the crescent roll sliders or sloppy joes include mushrooms, carrots, celery, or zucchini.
* Cheese: Other types of cheese that can be used in the crescent roll sliders or sloppy joes include mozzarella, provolone, or Swiss cheese.
* Sauces: Other sauces that can be used in the crescent roll sliders or sloppy joes include barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, or buffalo sauce.

Q: How can make these recipes ahead of time?

A: These recipes can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving. To make the crescent roll sliders ahead of time, assemble the sliders and then wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Freeze the sliders for up to 2 months. When you are ready to eat, thaw the sliders overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat them in the oven until they are heated through. To make the sloppy joes ahead of time, cook the ground beef mixture and then let it cool completely. Store the ground beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to eat, reheat the ground beef mixture over low heat until it is heated through. Then, add the sauce and simmer for 15-