# Crispy, Cheesy Beef Pockets

This super easy dinner turns out so good every time, featuring crispy outsides and cheesy insides with a savory beef filling.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup corn
- Burrito-size flour tortillas
- Mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried parsley

## Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the diced onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
3. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix together, then add the tomato paste and combine.
5. Pour in the beef broth and let it simmer until the liquid cooks into the beef.
6. Add the bell peppers and corn and mix everything together.
7. Dip each tortilla in water, then cut them in half.
8. In the center, layer mozzarella cheese, beef filling, and more mozzarella.
9. Fold into a triangle.
10. Mix the melted butter with garlic and parsley.
11. Brush some of the garlic butter on the bottom of a circular baking dish, place the pockets seam-side down, then brush more butter over the tops.
12. Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes or until golden.
13. Switch the oven to low broil and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to crisp the tops.

## Equipment

- skillet
- baking dish
- oven

## Tips

- To assemble, start by dipping your tortillas in water.
- Cut the tortilla in half, layer filling, fold, and place in a baking dish.
- Brush with garlic butter and bake until golden and crispy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXZ26w7D1Ps/?igsh=MTViMGE5eGUxNmxvNg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/21f4fbff-4788-4c1f-acc5-21aee67ea830
- Extracted: 2026-04-26

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