Cheesy Beef Potato Pockets

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Cook down 1 medium diced onion on medium heat until soft.
  2. 2Add optional diced chilli for heat.
  3. 3Add 500g lean ground beef and let it get a crispy sear.
  4. 4Add 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp mixed herbs, and 1 tsp salt.
  5. 5Cook through until the beef is browned, then set aside.
  6. 6Boil 900g 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 1 cup plain flour, 1 egg, and a pinch of salt.
  10. 10Mix 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.
  15. 15Add 20g low-fat cheese.
  16. 16Gently close it up to form a ball.
  17. 17Flatten out the ball slightly.
  18. 18Add it to a pan with 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
  • 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
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 egg
  • 20 g low fat cheese
  • cooking spray

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use Carisma potatoes for a slightly lower carbohydrate and calorie content.
  • The recipe is suitable for meal prepping.