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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Don't overfill the pockets or they'll be hard to seal and flip

Let taco meat cool slightly before assembling to prevent melting tortillas

Press edges firmly but gently to seal pockets

Use medium heat to ensure crispy exterior without burning

Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan

Let cool briefly before eating - filling will be very hot

Warm tortillas slightly before filling for easier folding

Drain any excess liquid from vegetables to prevent soggy pockets

Can be assembled ahead and cooked when ready to serve

Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos

Name: Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 pocket tacos
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: For the Taco Meat:; 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 packet taco seasoning; 1/2 cup water; 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles; Salt and pepper to taste; For the Cheese Blend:; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; For Assembly:; 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup refried beans (optional); 1 cup lettuce, shredded; 1 cup tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup jalapeños, sliced; 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; For Sauces:; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/4 cup hot sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; For Garnish:; Extra shredded cheese

These incredible loaded cheesy pocket tacos are a game-changer for taco night! Featuring crispy flour tortillas folded into perfect pockets and stuffed with seasoned ground beef, a blend of melted cheeses, and all your favorite taco fixings. The secret is creating a crispy, golden exterior while keeping the inside loaded with gooey melted cheese and flavorful fillings. Each pocket is like a handheld party - easy to eat without the mess of traditional tacos. The combination of seasoned meat, three types of cheese, fresh vegetables, and zesty sauces creates layers of flavor and texture that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Perfect for family dinners, game day, or casual entertaining, these pocket tacos are sure to become your new favorite way to enjoy taco flavors!

Prep Time

25 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Taco Meat:

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 packet taco seasoning

1/2 cup water

1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cheese Blend:

1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded

4 oz cream cheese, softened

For Assembly:

8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup refried beans (optional)

1 cup lettuce, shredded

1 cup tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup jalapeños, sliced

1/2 cup black olives, sliced

For Sauces:

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup salsa

1/4 cup hot sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

For Garnish:

Extra shredded cheese

Fresh cilantro

Lime wedges

Sliced avocado

Pickled jalapeños

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Drain excess fat if needed.

Add taco seasoning, water, and diced green chiles. Simmer for 5 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine all three shredded cheeses. In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese until smooth.

Lay tortillas flat on work surface. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on half of each tortilla.

If using refried beans, spread a thin layer over the cream cheese.

Divide taco meat evenly among tortillas, placing on the cream cheese side.

Top meat with shredded cheese blend, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, and olives.

Fold tortillas in half to create pockets, pressing edges gently to seal.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Cook pocket tacos 2-3 at a time, 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, and cheese is melted.

Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Serve with sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, lime juice, and cilantro for topping.

Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos

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