Description
Upgrade your weeknight dinners with these delightful Taco Pockets! These hand-held treats feature a flaky pie crust packed with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and zesty salsa, making them the perfect dish for family meals, gatherings, or game day snacks. Quick to prepare and entirely customizable, Taco Pockets ensure everyone can enjoy their favorite flavors, all in one delicious bite. Whether served warm with salsa or guacamole, these tasty pockets are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 3 colby jack cheese sticks (cut into fourths)
- 4 uncooked pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Add onions and green chiles until softened. Stir in salsa and taco seasoning; cool slightly.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut into rectangles. Fill each with meat mixture and cheese, seal edges using a fork.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Use cold pie crust for maximum flakiness. Customize fillings with veggies or different cheeses for variety.