Cheesy Beef Taco Pockets — Handheld Fiesta in Every Bite (Ready in 30 Minutes!)

Enter Cheesy Beef Taco Pockets: golden, flaky pockets stuffed with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and all your favorite taco fixings—baked until crisp and portable enough to eat with one hand while chasing a toddler.

No shells to crack. No toppings sliding off. Just warm, saucy, cheesy goodness wrapped in buttery dough—like a taco met a calzone and they had the most delicious baby.

Why You'll Make These On Repeat

🌮 All the taco flavor—none of the mess

⏱️ 30 minutes start to finish (uses refrigerated dough!)

💰 Under $12—feeds 6 generously

❤️ Kid-approved—fun to eat, easy to hold

🌾 Customizable—make 'em mild, spicy, or veggie-friendly

"It's not fancy—but it tastes like a fiesta in your hands."

Ingredients You'll Need

(Makes 8 pockets)

For the Filling:

1 lb ground beef (85/15 for best flavor)

1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade blend)

½ cup water

1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar + Monterey Jack)

½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

¼ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

2 tbsp diced green chilies (optional for heat)

1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking beef)

For the Pockets: