High Protein Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potato Pockets

15m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Cook down one medium diced onion on medium heat until soft.
  2. 2Add optional diced chilies for heat.
  3. 3Go in with 500g lean ground beef.
  4. 4Let it get a crispy sear.
  5. 5Add 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp mixed herbs, and 1 tsp salt.
  6. 6Cook through till brown.
  7. 7Set aside the cooked beef filling.
  8. 8Boil 900g peeled potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until fork tender.
  9. 9Drain the water from the potatoes.
  10. 10Mash the potatoes until smooth.
  11. 11Add the mashed potatoes to a bowl with 1 cup plain flour, one egg, and a pinch of salt.
  12. 12Mix until a dough forms.
  13. 13Slice the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  14. 14Lightly grease your hands with cooking spray.
  15. 15Flatten a piece of dough into the palm of your hand.
  16. 16Add 1/8 of the meat filling.
  17. 17Add 20g low-fat cheese.
  18. 18Gently close it off to form a ball.
  19. 19Flatten the ball out a little.
  20. 20Add the pocket to a pan with cooking spray.
  21. 21Cover with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  22. 22Repeat for all 8 pockets.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium medium diced white onion
  • 10 g diced chilli
  • 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 potato
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 egg
  • 20 g low fat cheese
  • cooking spray

Equipment

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Tips

  • Let the potatoes fully cool before making the dough.
  • Lightly grease your hands to help with handling.