MEATY SLOPPY JOE POCKETS

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It's easy to turn sloppy joes into hearty hot pocket snacks. I make the filling ahead and use refrigerated biscuits. I time them so they're done baking just before kickoff. -Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and carrot over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll each biscuit into a 6-in. circle. Spoon scant 1/3 cup beef mixture over half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edge. If desired, sprinkle with cheese. Fold dough over filling; press edge with a fork to seal., Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut three slits in top of each. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35 mg cholesterol, Sodium 909 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33 g carbohydrate (9 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 15 g protein.

jennifer mendoza
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I love how easy these pockets are to make. They're perfect for a weeknight meal.


Blue Star
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These pockets are perfect for a party or a potluck.


Keisha Crawford
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to change up your sloppy joe routine.


Lujja julius
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These pockets were a little too greasy for me, but my husband loved them.


Malik Adeel
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I've tried other sloppy joe pocket recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


Luigi Time
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I made these pockets for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.


Md Sahin gazi
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These pockets are a great way to use up leftover sloppy joe filling.


Zule SU
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I would have liked the filling to be a little more saucy, but overall these pockets were very good.


Hameid
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I wasn't sure how I would like these, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were very tasty.


Robert Robinson jr
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These pockets are perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Abud Albloshi
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I've made these pockets several times now and they are always a hit. I love how easy they are to make.


Rita Shrestha
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The dough was a little difficult to work with, but the end result was worth it.


Chase Ortiz
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I made these pockets for my kids and they loved them. They are now asking me to make them again.


Caidyn Chalmers
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pockets turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Dana Sorgatz
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The filling was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Corina Elshafi
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I made these for a party and they were a big success. Everyone loved them!


Jio Bayden
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These sloppy joe pockets were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the dough was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.