High Protein Cheesy Potato Pockets

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Cook down the diced onions on medium heat until soft.
  2. 2Add optional diced chilies for heat and cook.
  3. 3Add lean ground beef and let it get a crispy sear.
  4. 4Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, mixed herbs, and salt to the beef.
  5. 5Cook the beef through until brown and then set it aside.
  6. 6Boil the peeled potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until fork tender.
  7. 7Drain the water from the potatoes.
  8. 8Mash the potatoes until nice and smooth.
  9. 9Add the mashed potatoes to a bowl with plain flour, one egg, and a pinch of salt.
  10. 10Mix the ingredients until a dough forms.
  11. 11Slice the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  12. 12Lightly grease your hands with cooking spray.
  13. 13Flatten a piece of dough into the palm of your hand.
  14. 14Add 1/8 of the meat filling onto the flattened dough.
  15. 15Add 20g of low-fat cheese on top of the meat filling.
  16. 16Gently close the dough to form a ball.
  17. 17Flatten the ball out a little.
  18. 18Add the flattened pocket to a pan with some cooking spray.
  19. 19Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium-low heat on each side until golden brown.
  20. 20Repeat the process for all 8 pockets.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 10 g diced chili
  • 500 g lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 900 g peeled Carisma potatoes
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 egg
  • 20 g low fat cheese
  • cooking spray

Equipment

panwooden spoonpotpotato masherbowlknifelid

Tips

  • The only changes made were using Carisma potatoes which are a little bit lower in carbohydrates and calories.