Cheesy Taco Beef Pockets

22 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Brown 1 lb of lean ground beef in a pan.
  2. 2Brown 1 lb of lean ground beef in a pan.
  3. 3Brown 1 lb of lean ground beef in a pan.
  4. 4Drain any excess fat if needed.
  5. 5Drain any excess fat if needed.
  6. 6Drain any excess fat if needed.
  7. 7Add 1 can of Rotel tomatoes to the browned beef.
  8. 8Add 1 can of Rotel tomatoes to the browned beef.
  9. 9Add 1 can of Rotel tomatoes to the browned beef.
  10. 10Stir in 1 package of taco seasoning.
  11. 11Stir in 1 package of taco seasoning.
  12. 12Stir in 1 package of taco seasoning.
  13. 13Add 2 cups of frozen Southern style hash browns to the mixture.
  14. 14Add 2 cups of frozen Southern style hash browns to the mixture.
  15. 15Add 2 cups of frozen Southern style hash browns to the mixture.
  16. 16Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 7-8 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
  17. 17Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 7-8 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
  18. 18Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 7-8 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
  19. 19If the pan gets dry, add a splash of water.
  20. 20If the pan gets dry, add a splash of water.
  21. 21If the pan gets dry, add a splash of water.
  22. 22Stir in about half of the 8 oz grated Colby Jack cheese into the beef mixture.
  23. 23Stir in about half of the 8 oz grated Colby Jack cheese into the beef mixture.
  24. 24Stir in about half of the 8 oz grated Colby Jack cheese into the beef mixture.
  25. 25Set the mixture aside.
  26. 26Set the mixture aside.
  27. 27Set the mixture aside.
  28. 28Take 3 large flour tortillas and cut each in half.
  29. 29Take 3 large flour tortillas and cut each in half.
  30. 30Take 3 large flour tortillas and cut each in half.
  31. 31Sprinkle a little cheese on a tortilla half.
  32. 32Sprinkle a little cheese on a tortilla half.
  33. 33Sprinkle a little cheese on a tortilla half.
  34. 34Add a spoonful of the beef mixture on top of the cheese.
  35. 35Add a spoonful of the beef mixture on top of the cheese.
  36. 36Add a spoonful of the beef mixture on top of the cheese.
  37. 37Add a bit more cheese on top of the mixture.
  38. 38Add a bit more cheese on top of the mixture.
  39. 39Add a bit more cheese on top of the mixture.
  40. 40Fold the tortilla half over and then over again to form a pocket.
  41. 41Fold the tortilla half over and then over again to form a pocket.
  42. 42Fold the tortilla half over and then over again to form a pocket.
  43. 43Place the pockets seam side down on a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  44. 44Place the pockets seam side down on a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  45. 45Place the pockets seam side down on a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  46. 46Brush the tops of the pockets with melted butter.
  47. 47Brush the tops of the pockets with melted butter.
  48. 48Brush the tops of the pockets with melted butter.
  49. 49Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes, or until the tops are brown and the inside is melty and gooey.
  50. 50Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes, or until the tops are brown and the inside is melty and gooey.
  51. 51Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes, or until the tops are brown and the inside is melty and gooey.
  52. 52Let them stand for a couple of minutes before serving.
  53. 53Let them stand for a couple of minutes before serving.
  54. 54Let them stand for a couple of minutes before serving.
  55. 55Top with taco sauce, sour cream, and pico as desired.
  56. 56Top with taco sauce, sour cream, and pico as desired.
  57. 57Top with taco sauce, sour cream, and pico as desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 2 cups frozen Southern style hash browns
  • 2 cups frozen Southern style hash browns
  • 2 cups frozen Southern style hash browns
  • splash water
  • splash water
  • splash water
  • 8 oz Colby Jack cheese, grated
  • 8 oz Colby Jack cheese, grated
  • 8 oz Colby Jack cheese, grated
  • 3 large flour tortillas
  • 3 large flour tortillas
  • 3 large flour tortillas
  • melted butter
  • melted butter
  • melted butter
  • taco sauce
  • taco sauce
  • taco sauce
  • dollop sour cream
  • dollop sour cream
  • dollop sour cream
  • pico
  • pico
  • pico

Equipment

panpizza stonebaking sheetparchment paper

Tips

  • If using lean ground beef, draining the fat might not be necessary.
  • If the pan gets dry while cooking potatoes, add a splash of water.
  • Brush the tops of the pockets with melted butter for a nice brown finish.