Cheesy Taco Beef Pockets
- 35 min
- Serves 8
- 10 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A delicious and easy weeknight dinner recipe that combines ground beef, cheese, and tortillas to create a tasty and satisfying meal. The beef is seasoned with taco seasoning and spices, then wrapped in tortillas with cheese and baked until crispy.
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Method
Preheat the oven to 375°F (375°F).
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The beef is browned and broken into small pieces. Break it up as it cooks for an even filling.
Once the beef is browned, add the taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Reduce heat to low and simmer the beef mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The seasoning has blended into the beef and the mixture has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally so the filling does not stick.
While the beef is cooking, prepare the tortillas by warming them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
To assemble the pockets, lay a tortilla flat and spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on top of the beef mixture.
Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up over the filling, followed by the sides and finally the top. Press the edges together to seal the pocket.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The filling is enclosed and the edges hold together. Press the seam firmly to help it stay sealed.
Place the pocket seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Bake the pockets in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The tortillas are crisp and the cheese has melted. Arrange the pockets seam-side down with space between them.
Remove the pockets from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Serve the pockets hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese.
Tips while you cook
- Warm tortillas before assembling
- Microwave the tortillas for 20‑30 seconds or use a damp paper towel to make them pliable before filling.
- Seal the pocket edges tightly
- Fold and press the edges together firmly.
- Place pockets seam‑side down on the sheet
- Baking seam‑side down helps the pockets stay sealed and the tortillas crisp evenly.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Beef tacos, 10 ways
Eight creators posted their own. Most use ground beef, garlic and tomato.
- Jalal54 min21 ingr.Only this one uses avocado cooking spray, low carb mini wraps and red bell pepper
- Jalal50 min28 ingr.Only this one uses butter, chipotle paste and low-carb mini tortillas
- Sophie Fisher1 hr12 ingr.Only this one uses potato, olive oil spray and olive oil
- Your Barefoot Neighbor35 min10 ingr.Only this one uses salsa
- Tyler Butt15 min15 ingr.Only this one uses tortilla wrap, burger cheese and ketchup
- Adam Wolfe10 min7 ingr.Only this one uses zero-cal taco bell sauce
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