Description
These Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, with a crispy baked shell filled with seasoned beef, gooey cheeses, and flavorful toppings. Perfect for a quick and easy Tex-Mex dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Tacos:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup refried beans
- ½ cup salsa
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then add taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir in refried beans and salsa, and cook until heated through.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill tortillas with beef mixture and cheeses. Fold to create pockets, place seam-side down on the baking sheet, brush with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve with toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, air-fry the tacos at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.
- You can swap ground beef with ground turkey or black beans for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket taco
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
