Best 6 Cheesy Beef Pockets Recipes

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Introducing savory and portable cheesy beef pockets, a delectable treat that combines juicy beef, gooey cheese, and a crispy outer shell in a delightful burst of flavor. These pockets are perfect for quick meals, lunchboxes, or as a party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a tantalizing dish that will be a hit with everyone who tries it. So get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to making the ultimate cheesy beef pockets.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESEBURGER POCKETS



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Ground beef is my favorite meat to cook with because it's so versatile, flavorful and economical. Refrigerated biscuits save you the trouble of making dough from scratch. -Pat Chambless, Crowder, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
5 slices process American cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and cool. , Place 2 biscuits overlapping on a floured surface; roll out into a 5-in. oval. Place about 1/4 cup of meat mixture on 1 side. Fold a cheese slice to fit over meat mixture. Fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining biscuits, meat mixture and cheese. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Prick tops with a fork. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALL POCKETS



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This copycat stuffed pocket recipe is filled with Italian meatballs coated in marinara sauce and topped with a blend of Italian cheeses and encased in crescent dough.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Meat Pie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
6 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed and halved
1 (8 ounce) package crescent dough sheet (such as Pillsbury®)
6 tablespoons finely shredded Italian-style cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place marinara sauce in a medium bowl and add meatballs halves; toss to coat in the sauce.
  • Remove crescent dough sheet from the can and place on a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a well defined rectangle and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
  • Place 6 meatball halves cut-side down onto one of the rectangles, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spoon a bit of the sauce over the meatballs and top with 3 tablespoons Italian cheese. Repeat with another rectangle.
  • Brush the border of each rectangle with beaten egg. Cover fillings with remaining rectangles, pinching edges with your fingers and straightening them as you go. Crimp the edges with a fork. Transfer both pockets to the baking sheet using a spatula. Brush with some beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with remaining marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 184.1 mg, Fat 47.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1752.6 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

MINI GOLDEN BEEF POCKETS



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You know those handheld pizza pockets you can find in the freezer section of the grocery store? Well they were one of my favorite after-school snacks growing up so I've made my own version-a mashup of those pockets combined with another favorite of mine: Jamaican beef patties.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 pockets

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 to 2 teaspoons Caribbean all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon browning sauce, such as Grace
1 teaspoon dried jerk seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small Roma tomato, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 14.1-ounce packages refrigerated pie crusts
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons ground turmeric

Steps:

  • For the filling: Preheat the oven 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onion and garlic and cook until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, all-purpose seasoning, browning sauce, jerk seasoning, allspice, ginger, soy sauce, thyme, green onions and tomato. Cook until the mixture is bubbly and heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
  • For the dough: Unroll the dough and trim the edges to create a rectangle. Cut each pie dough into four even pieces. Place half of the rectangles on the prepared baking sheets. Spoon the filling evenly into the center of each rectangle. Brush the edges with water and place the remaining rectangles on top. Crimp the edges with a fork. Cut slits in the tops of the pockets to allow steam to escape. Bake until the dough begins to brown and crisp around the edges, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the butter and turmeric in a bowl until combined. Brush the pockets with the turmeric butter. Bake until done, another 5 minutes.

CHEESY GROUND BEEF AND POTATOES



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This dish is best described as comfort food. With the cheesy ground beef layered atop a bed of buttery potatoes, you will keep coming back for more. I use a mandolin to thinly slice the potatoes.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Ground Beef Casserole

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
3 cups thinly sliced, peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Place sliced potatoes in a large bowl. Pour melted butter over top and sprinkle with salt; mix until potatoes are thoroughly coated. Line the bottom and sides of the prepared baking dish with potatoes, overlapping as needed.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Transfer beef to a large bowl and add condensed soup, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, and milk. Season with salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
  • Remove potatoes from the oven. Pour beef mixture over top and return to the oven. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar over top and bake until melted, 4 to 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 168.5 mg, Fat 58.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 28.2 g, Sodium 1182.8 mg

ROAST BEEF CHEDDAR POCKETS



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This makes 4 of the most delicious savory beef pockets you will ever try! I make these with my own bread dough, but crescent rolls work fine for this...you can use leftover roast beef for this also, just make certain the the leftover roast is not too dry, you can soak the beef in beef broth for a while to moisten, drain slightly before shredding the beef, also this can be made with leftover pork roast soaked in juice. Double the recipe to make 8 squares.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 38m

Yield 4 pockets

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 -17 ounce) package fully-cooked boneless beef roast, with gravy (use the 16-17 ounce package for this, I use the Maple leaf brand fully cooked roast)
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or to taste)
sour cream

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375°F.
  • Remove the roast from the package, removing as much gravy as possible (reserve the gravy for another time).
  • Slice the pot roast into fine shreds.
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough.
  • Separate into 4 rectangles and press the seams to seal.
  • Pull the sides of the rectangles to enlarge slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded beef, about 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and finely chopped onion; mix well to combine.
  • Divide the beef mixture into four even scoops.
  • Press the mixture to compact and place lengthwise down the center of each rectangle.
  • Fold the long sides of each rectangle over the filling, then pressing at the top to seal (the pockets should be sealed down the middle and at both top and bottom ends ends.
  • Place the pockets on a baking sheet, and sprinkle the tops with grated cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for about 13-16 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.7, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 140.9, Sodium 648.7, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 40.2

CHEESY TACO POCKETS



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Tasty little pockets of cheesy taco flavored ground meat. Perfect for appetizers, after school snacks or anytime you get a hunger pang or craving. Prepare them all at once or freeze them and bake later! This makes 32 small pockets, 1-2 per serving, unless you are feeding teenagers! OAMC directions are included here for you. Created for RSC 9. Good luck to all participating Chefs!------ If you want them spicier please increase the chili powder or add some cayenne or red pepper.

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 16-32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (17 1/3 ounce) packages puff pastry sheets, 2 sheets per package
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon water
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup catsup
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded for a spicier result or 1 1/2 cups colby cheese, shredded, any similar cheese will work

Steps:

  • Remove pastry from freezer and allow to thaw at room temperature for about 30- 40 minutes or until they are easy to handle.
  • Meanwhile, add the beef, onion and green pepper to a large skillet and cook until beef is browned and vegetables begin to soften. Stir occasionally to break meat up and prevent scorching.
  • Add garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.
  • Drain all the grease from the pan and return to the heat.
  • Add tomato, catsup, cilantro or parsley, cumin, chili powder, oregano and cinnamon. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. You want a pretty dry mixture so your filling stays put in the pastry.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Work with one pastry sheet at a time, keeping the others covered so they do not dry out.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll out a pastry sheet to a rectangle about 16 x 12 inches and then cut into 8 even pieces.
  • Put a heaping teaspoonful of meat mixture in the center of the pastry. (I always seem to over fill them no matter how carefully I measure so you may want to start with less than you think you should use and add a little more if needed. Voice of experience! ).
  • Mix the egg and water together and brush pastry edges with it.
  • Grab one corner of a pastry and fold over to form a triangle. Press edges with a fork to seal and brush the tops with more egg mixture.
  • Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  • Place the pastries on a sprayed or greased baking sheet. You could also use parchment paper or a silicone liner.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for about 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.
  • OAMC-To Freeze and Bake Later: Place pockets on parchment paper or wax paper and freeze until firm. They can then be transferred to a zip top bag and stored in the freezer. Remove desired amount from freezer when ready to use and bake as directed, increasing time to 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Great served with sour cream, catsup or your favorite dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 50, Sodium 332.7, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 15.8

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground beef. The better the quality of the beef, the better your pockets will taste. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. Don't just stick to salt and pepper. Add some garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or chili powder to give your pockets some flavor.
  • Don't overcook the beef. The beef should be cooked through, but not dry. Overcooked beef will make your pockets tough.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in beef pockets, so don't skimp on it. Use a cheese that melts well and has a lot of flavor.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the pockets. If you overstuff them, they will be difficult to seal and they will fall apart when you cook them.
  • Cook the pockets in a hot oven. This will help them to cook evenly and quickly.
  • Serve the pockets hot. They are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Cheesy beef pockets are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your cheesy beef pockets are perfect every time. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying snack or meal, give cheesy beef pockets a try. You won't be disappointed!

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