Broccoli Beef Braids

Name: Broccoli Beef Braids
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 loaves (4 servings each).
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls

This filling sandwich looks fancy but is really simple to make. Each slice is packed with ground beef, broccoli and cheese. Served with a green salad, this beefy sandwich makes a terrific lunch or dinner.—Penny Lapp, North Royalton, Ohio

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in broccoli, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper; heat through.
Unroll one tube of crescent dough onto a greased baking sheet; form into a 12x8-in. rectangle, pressing perforations to seal. Spoon half of the beef mixture lengthwise down center of rectangle.
On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips at an angle, about 3 in. into the center. Fold one strip from each side over filling and pinch ends together; repeat.
Repeat with remaining ingredients to make second braid. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 396 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli Beef Braids in Country Woman July/August 1999

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tcarver

Feb 26, 2019

I really enjoyed this recipe. The only issue I had was the bottom wasn’t quite done. Next time I will cook it on a lower rack.
Taylor

Feb 19, 2019

My child is a picky eater and won't eat broccoli, so I know they won't touch this. Are there any suggestions I can perhaps subsitute the broccoli with? Thank you all, God bless
jkbsly

Feb 18, 2019

Haven't tried this yet, but just a suggestion, instead of buying crescent rolls, get crescent roll sheets, same price and dough just no perforations.
Misty

Feb 5, 2019

Just need to add more flavor. Other then that,great recipe when not in the mood for taco braid.
jmrogreen

Aug 22, 2015

Great recipe and easy to make. I doubled the amount of cheese and it turned out fantastic.
PinkPrincess747

Feb 13, 2012

This is a super fast and super tasty meal! Two thumbs up for sure!! :D
Sunnygrammie

Aug 23, 2011

My family loved this. I used Eeyore86's suggestion and added a can of Cream of Mushroom soup.
Eeyore86

Feb 4, 2011

My family thought it dry the first time I made it. But the second time I tried it I add a can of soup, Golden Mushroom. My family couldn't get enough of it.
robertalea

Nov 27, 2010

I love this easy to make receipe, especially for families on the move. I add fennel seed to this with some italian seasoning which makes it a 5 star dinner.
robertalea

Aug 5, 2010

This was super easy to make & looks like you spent a lot of time making it. Very flavorful and will surprise broccoli haters, lol. Also this dish allows you to do a quick clean up so you can spend more time with the family after dinner!