Description
Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are a delightful combination of crispy tortillas filled with gooey cheese and savory seasoned ground beef. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, these tacos are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to satisfy every craving. Whether enjoyed solo or shared with friends, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with ½ cup water; let simmer until thickened.
- Place a generous spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, then fold over and tuck in ends to form pockets.
- Arrange tacos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg