Description
Make quick, handheld cheesy pocket tacos using pre-made biscuits stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, then bake them until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir the taco seasoning mix and water into the cooked ground beef. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Separate the biscuit dough. Gently flatten each biscuit piece into a rough circle or square shape using your hands or a rolling pin.
- Place about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto one half of the flattened biscuit dough.
- Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the mixed cheeses over the meat.
- Fold the other half of the biscuit dough over the filling to create a half-moon or pocket shape. Press the edges firmly together with your fingers or a fork to seal the filling inside.
- Place the sealed pockets onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the pockets lightly with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the tops of the pockets with cooking spray before baking.
- You can substitute pre-made tortillas for the biscuits if you prefer a crunchier, thinner shell.
- Serve these with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 55