5.0 from 6 votes
Easy Taco Pockets
These Easy Taco Pockets have all the goodness of your favorite tacos, but wrapped up into a hand-held pie. Super easy for busy weeknights and loads of fun for adults and kids alike. Best when eaten fresh out of the oven when the cheese is melty and crust is crispy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
39 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 403 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- ½ oz taco seasoning or store bought
- 1 cup salsa or store bought
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits regular 8-count biscuits (not flaky or buttermilk)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar-jack cheese
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- guacamole optional extras - or sour cream, extra salsa, and tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F, with rack on middle position.
- In a large nonstick pan, mix together the taco seasoning, salsa, and ground beef. Cook mixture over medium heat until cooked through. Turn off heat and set aside.
- On a large baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone baking mat, press 4 biscuits into 5-inch rounds. Spoon 1/3 cup beef mixture onto center of each, followed by 1 TB of cheese on top.
- Gently fold dough in half, fold over the edges, and seal tightly. Crimp with fork to ensure good seal.
- Use a small sharp knife to cut 3 slits on top of each taco pocket. Brush some egg on top and sides of each one, for an egg wash.
- Bake 12-14 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. While the first batch bakes, repeat with remaining 4 biscuits - work in batches, as they will expand quite a bit.
- Serve immediately with extra salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
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- Don't skip the egg wash before baking. It gives the taco pockets a beautiful golden color and a slightly crispy texture.
- Serve your taco pockets with guacamole, sour cream, or this delicious Pico De Gallo Recipe for a tasty Mexican meal.
- These taco pockets are best when eaten fresh out of the oven. This is when the cheese is melty, and the crust is at its crispiest.
Nutrition Information
Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
1030mg
(43%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1030mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.