Taco Pockets Recipe

Name: Taco Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs ground sirloin or 1 1/3 lbs ground turkey; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dark chili powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 12-inch flour tortillas; 1 cup mild taco sauce; 1 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded; 2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/3 lbs ground sirloin or 1 1/3 lbs ground turkey
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dark chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 12-inch flour tortillas
1 cup mild taco sauce
1 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded
2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

1
Combine ground meat with onion, garlic, spices, and salt and form 4 patties.
2
Pan fry patties in 1 Tbs oil over medium high heat for 7 minutes on each side.
3
To make a taco pocket, blister a flour tortilla on a hot griddle pan for 30 seconds on each side.
4
Place tortilla on dinner plate and spread surface with 1/4 cup mild taco sauce.
5
Pile shredded lettuce, tomatoes and a handful of cheese in center of tortilla.
6
Top vegies and cheese with cooked taco burger patty and wrap tortilla up and over patty on all four sides.
7
Turn square pouch over and cut from corner to corner, making 2 taco pockets that will not crumble and drip like traditional tacos.
8
Serve taco pockets with cut fresh seasonal vegies, assorted tortilla chips and mild salsa for dipping.

913

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 lbs ground sirloin or 1 1/3 lbs ground turkey, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Taco Pockets falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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