Description
These Beef Taco Pockets are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. A savory beef and cheese filling is encased in a flaky dough pocket, making them a perfect handheld snack or meal. Easy to make and great for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 can (8 count) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Ground Beef Mixture:
Assembly:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, add beef, taco seasoning, and water. Cook until thickened.
- Fill the dough: Spoon beef mixture onto dough pieces. Fold and seal to make pockets.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy warm with salsa or sour cream.
Notes
- These freeze well—just reheat in the oven until warmed through.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
