Description
Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are crispy-on-the-outside, melty-on-the-inside pockets stuffed with seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh toppings for a bold, comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips (optional, for extra crunch)
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 12 flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Lay tortillas flat. Spoon beef mixture onto one half of each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips (if using), tomatoes, and green onions.
- Fold tortillas over filling to form pockets and press edges gently to seal.
- Place pockets on the baking sheet and lightly brush or spray the tops.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole if desired.
Notes
- To make ahead, prepare the filling and assembly, then refrigerate until ready to bake.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortillas or corn tortillas.
- Adjust spice by adding jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef filling.
- Leftover pockets can be reheated in the oven for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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