A snack can be as basic as cheese and crackers, but sometimes you want something a little more, and these Cheesy Beef Taco Pockets fit the bill wonderfully. They’re simple to make (just seven ingredients! ), full of creamy, meaty, cheesy goodness, and filling enough to count as a meal if you’re looking for something to eat for dinner.
A snack can be as basic as cheese and crackers, but sometimes you want something a little more, and these Cheesy Beef Taco Pockets fit the bill wonderfully. They’re simple to make (just seven ingredients! ), full of creamy, meaty, cheesy goodness, and filling enough to count as a meal if you want a snacky dinner. My entire family adores these, and I’m sure yours will as well.
To begin, cook some ground beef and season it with a packet of taco spice. Easy. But you know what’s really nice? You may substitute ground turkey or black beans, or add some refried beans for good measure. This is an adaptable snack.
That’s it for the protein portion; now work on the creaminess quotient, which is just as easy: Combine cream cheese and salsa in a mixing bowl. Done.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef
1 taco seasoning packet
8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
a half-cup salsa
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
12 mini-flour tortillas
2 tablespoons melted butter, sour cream for serving
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks and draining fat as needed.
Season with taco seasoning and cook according to package directions. Place aside.
Cream the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl until creamy. Mix in the salsa until well combined.
In the center of each tortilla, place a large dollop of the cream cheese mixture. Spoon some ground beef on top, then sprinkle with cheese.
Roll the tortilla like a burrito and lay it on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter and top with some of the remaining cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Enjoy with your preferred toppings!
