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Cheesy Beef Pockets

Tortillas stuffed with seasoned beef, topped with garlic butter and melty cheese.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 393kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (I used lean ground beef)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional, can use other colors)
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 Tablespoons butter, melted (can use salted or unsalted)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded provolone and mozzarella cheese blend
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • To a large skillet, add the 1 pound ground beef, 1 red bell pepper, diced, and ½ cup diced yellow onion. Brown and crumble the ground beef. Cook until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
    A ground beef, onion, and pepper mixture in a pan to cook.
  • To the skillet, add the ½ cup water, 3 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 ounce packet taco seasoning, and minced 2 garlic cloves, minced. Stir for 3–4 minutes, until the liquid is reduced. Remove from the heat.
    A beef mixture in a skillet.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • In a small bowl, add the melted 3 Tablespoons butter, melted, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon dried parsley. Grease the bottom of the 9-inch round baking dish with some of the garlic butter and set the remaining garlic butter aside.
    Butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Cut each of the 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas in half. Divide the meat mixture in your pan into 6 sections. Fill each shell with ⅙ of the meat mixture and ⅛ cup of the provolone and mozzarella cheese.
    A tortilla with beef and meat mixture.
  • Fold into triangles and place into the greased baking dish, seam side down.
    Folded tortilla pocket with meat and cheese mixture.
  • Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the tortillas with the remaining garlic butter. Top with the remaining cheese.
    Folded pockets with garlic butter mixture being brushed on top.
  • Bake for about 15–20 minutes.
    NOTE: Oven times can vary. Please go by doneness, not just by time. Edges should be golden brown (please refer to my pictures to see how it should look.)
    Baked Cheesy Beef Pockets in a baking dish.
  • Optional: sprinkle dried parsley on top.
    A plate with a serving of Cheesy Beef Pockets with a fork.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 801mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
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