Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos: Quick Weeknight Dinner
Make these loaded cheesy pocket tacos for a quick, family-friendly dinner. They feature seasoned ground beef and melted cheese sealed inside crispy baked tortillas for a handheld, satisfying meal ready fast.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and salsa until smooth.
- Lay a tortilla flat. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture down the center third of the tortilla.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the seasoned beef mixture over the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle generously with the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward slightly, then fold the bottom edge up over the filling. Roll tightly to create a sealed pocket. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place the rolled pockets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute biscuit dough for tortillas if you prefer a softer, bread-like pocket.
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup of drained canned black beans to the beef mixture.
- If you do not have cream cheese, use sour cream mixed with a dash of taco seasoning for moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 65