High Protein Cheesy Potato Pockets

15m
Serves 8
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Directions

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

Ingredients

  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 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
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 20 g low fat cheese

Equipment

panknifepotforkpotato masherbowlcooking spraylid

Tips

  • You can meal prep these pockets and enjoy them throughout the week.