Broccoli Beef Braids Recipe

By sperky

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

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 cup (4 ounces) 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

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the broccoli, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper; heat through.
Unroll one tube of dough on a greased baking sheet; seal the seams and perforations, forming a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Spread half of beef mixture lengthwise down the center. On each side, cut 1-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center.
Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Repeat.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 2 loaves (8 servings each).