Meatball Hot Pocket

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, ricotta, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, and two eggs.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, ricotta, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, and two eggs.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, ricotta, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, and two eggs.
  4. 4Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  5. 5Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  6. 6Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  7. 7Form small meatballs from the mixture.
  8. 8Form small meatballs from the mixture.
  9. 9Form small meatballs from the mixture.
  10. 10Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  11. 11Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  12. 12Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  13. 13Add the meatballs to the pan and brown them on all sides.
  14. 14Add the meatballs to the pan and brown them on all sides.
  15. 15Add the meatballs to the pan and brown them on all sides.
  16. 16Pour crushed tomatoes over the meatballs.
  17. 17Pour crushed tomatoes over the meatballs.
  18. 18Pour crushed tomatoes over the meatballs.
  19. 19Season with dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil leaves.
  20. 20Season with dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil leaves.
  21. 21Season with dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil leaves.
  22. 22Stir the sauce and meatballs, then let it simmer.
  23. 23Stir the sauce and meatballs, then let it simmer.
  24. 24Stir the sauce and meatballs, then let it simmer.
  25. 25Lay out a puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  26. 26Lay out a puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  27. 27Lay out a puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  28. 28Place a layer of mozzarella cheese on one half of the puff pastry.
  29. 29Place a layer of mozzarella cheese on one half of the puff pastry.
  30. 30Place a layer of mozzarella cheese on one half of the puff pastry.
  31. 31Spoon the meatball mixture over the cheese.
  32. 32Spoon the meatball mixture over the cheese.
  33. 33Spoon the meatball mixture over the cheese.
  34. 34Add another layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs.
  35. 35Add another layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs.
  36. 36Add another layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs.
  37. 37Brush the edges of the puff pastry with egg wash.
  38. 38Brush the edges of the puff pastry with egg wash.
  39. 39Brush the edges of the puff pastry with egg wash.
  40. 40Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling and seal the edges.
  41. 41Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling and seal the edges.
  42. 42Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling and seal the edges.
  43. 43Cut the filled puff pastry into two equal portions.
  44. 44Cut the filled puff pastry into two equal portions.
  45. 45Cut the filled puff pastry into two equal portions.
  46. 46Brush the top of the puff pastry with egg wash.
  47. 47Brush the top of the puff pastry with egg wash.
  48. 48Brush the top of the puff pastry with egg wash.
  49. 49Make small slits on the top of each hot pocket.
  50. 50Make small slits on the top of each hot pocket.
  51. 51Make small slits on the top of each hot pocket.
  52. 52Bake in the oven until golden brown and puffed.
  53. 53Bake in the oven until golden brown and puffed.
  54. 54Bake in the oven until golden brown and puffed.
  55. 55Remove from the oven and grate fresh parmesan cheese over the hot pockets.
  56. 56Remove from the oven and grate fresh parmesan cheese over the hot pockets.
  57. 57Remove from the oven and grate fresh parmesan cheese over the hot pockets.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 0.5 cup ricotta
  • 0.5 cup ricotta
  • 0.5 cup ricotta
  • chopped parsley
  • chopped parsley
  • chopped parsley
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • crushed tomatoes
  • crushed tomatoes
  • crushed tomatoes
  • dried oregano
  • dried oregano
  • dried oregano
  • fresh basil leaves
  • fresh basil leaves
  • fresh basil leaves
  • 2 puff pastry sheets
  • 2 puff pastry sheets
  • 2 puff pastry sheets
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • parmesan cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • parmesan cheese

Equipment

large mixing bowlpanspatulabaking sheetbaking brushknifeovengrater