Best 8 Zesty Beef Pockets Recipes

GINGER BEEF POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Thinly slice flank steak against the grain and then into 1 cm pieces. Add to a large bowl along with remaining marinade ingredients. Toss so beef is coated evenly, cover and let sit for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare your carrot and peppers. Once beef mixture has marinated for 20 minutes add vegetables and cornstarch and toss until cornstarch has dissolved and vegetables are evenly distributed.
• Unroll circles of pie dough and cut into quarters. Place 3 tablespoons of filling on one half of each triangle, leaving a 1 cm border from the closest edge. Fold the empty side of dough over to create a smaller triangle and press down on the edges to seal. Fold ½ cm of edge inward and pinch closed or press down with a fork. Continue until all triangles are used.
• Brush each pocket with egg wash, sprinkle over sesame seeds and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before eating. Enjoy!

ZESTY BEEF ROAST

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil. Add broth. Spread horseradish over roast; sprinkle with onion, salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours or until tender, basting frequently. Remove roast from the pan; let stand for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, pour the pan juices into a large measuring cup; add water to equal 2 cups. Return to pan. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add additional water if a thinner gravy is desired. Slice roast; serve with gravy.

ZESTY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours.

MINI GOLDEN BEEF POCKETS

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.

ROUND 2 RECIPES -BEEF KEBOB PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and spray pan with nonstick cooking spray. Grill kebabs 3 minutes per side until medium-rare.
• In a small bowl combine cucumbers and leftover reserved yogurt marinade.
• Slice the top off the pita pockets. Fill the pockets with the beef, couscous and yogurt cucumber mixture. Place on serving dishes and serve.
• In a large bowl whisk together canola oil, garlic, yogurt, cumin, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Reserve half the marinade, in a covered bowl, and refrigerate. Add beef cubes to remaining marinade, cover and refrigerate for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
• Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high heat. Be sure to oil the grill surface before grilling the kebabs.
• Thread beef cubes and onion pieces onto skewers, alternating 3 pieces of beef and onion per skewer. Set aside extra beef cubes. Place skewers on the grill pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
• Place kebabs on a serving platter along with Spicy Couscous. Drizzle with some of the reserved marinade and serve.
• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Saute garlic with red pepper flakes for 2 minutes being careful not to burn garlic. Add the chicken broth, turn up heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and fluff with fork. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

SPICY BEEF & VEGGIES PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large pot, add beef, peppers, and mushrooms.
• Cook on medium until beef is completely brown.
• Drain and rinse fat from the beef mixture and the pot, then return beef mixture back to the pot.
• Add mushrooms and chili sauce.
• Cook on medium, constantly stirring, until the mixture is completly heated.
• Cut the pita pockets in half and warm in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
• Fill the pocket with the beef mixture.

ZESTY BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 4 ingredients. Scramble-fry for about 10 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Drain.
• Add tomatoes with juice. Stir. Transfer to ungreased 3 quart (3 L) casserole.
• Add next 7 ingredients. Stir. Bake, covered, in 350°F (175°C) oven for about 1 hour, stirring once at halftime, until noodles are tender but firm.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for another 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Garnish with olives.

ZESTY BEEF POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in large self-closing plastic bag or glass dish. Add steak; toss to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade.
• Preheat grill. Lightly grease rack. Grill steak 8-10 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Serve warm or cover and chill.
• If desired, thinly slice meat and layer in pita pockets or on rolls. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato and carrots.