Savory Taco Pockets Delight
These Savory Taco Pockets are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, bringing together perfectly seasoned ground meat with fresh vegetables and creamy cheese, all enveloped in a warm tortilla. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, these pockets are easy to eat and packed with flavor. Serve alongside crisp seasonal vegetables, a selection of colorful organic tortillas, and a zesty mild salsa for dipping. A fun, interactive meal that everyone will enjoy!
4
Servings
450
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ground sirloin or ground turkey
1 1/3 lbs (uncooked)
Onion
1 small (finely chopped)
Garlic
2 cloves (chopped)
Ground cumin
1 tablespoon (dry)
Dark chili powder
1 tablespoon (dry)
Cayenne pepper sauce
1 teaspoon (liquid)
Coarse salt
1 teaspoon (to taste)
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon (for frying)
Flour tortillas
4 (12-inch)
Mild taco sauce
1 cup (for spreading)
Romaine lettuce hearts
1 (shredded)
Plum tomatoes
2 small (seeded and chopped)
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups (for filling)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, finely chopped onion, chopped garlic, ground cumin, dark chili powder, cayenne pepper sauce, and coarse salt. Mix until evenly blended, then form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for approximately 7 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
3
Prepare the tortillas by blistering each on a hot griddle pan for about 30 seconds on each side until slightly charred and pliable.
4
To assemble each taco pocket, place a tortilla on a dinner plate and spread 1/4 cup of mild taco sauce evenly across the surface.
5
Layer shredded romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and a generous handful of shredded Monterey Jack cheese in the center of the tortilla.
6
Place a cooked taco patty on top of the fillings, then fold the edges of the tortilla up and over the patty to create a pocket-like shape.
7
Carefully turn the assembled taco pocket over and cut diagonally from corner to corner, yielding two delightful taco pockets that won’t crumble or drip.
8
Serve the taco pockets hot with a colorful array of cut fresh seasonal vegetables, assorted tortilla chips, and mild salsa for dipping.
Nutrition Information
20g
Fat
30g
Carbs
35g
Protein
3g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Taco Pockets Delight?
It is a delightful twist on traditional tacos, featuring seasoned ground meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to make 4 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 450 calories.
What meat options can I use for the patties?
You can use 1 1/3 lbs of either ground sirloin or ground turkey.
What spices are used for seasoning the meat?
The mixture is seasoned with ground cumin, dark chili powder, cayenne pepper sauce, and coarse salt.
How long should the meat patties be cooked?
The patties should be cooked for approximately 7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
What type of skillet heat is recommended?
A large skillet should be heated over medium-high heat for cooking the patties.
How are the tortillas prepared for assembly?
Each tortilla is blistered on a hot griddle pan for about 30 seconds on each side until charred and pliable.
What size flour tortillas are required?
The recipe calls for 4 12-inch flour tortillas.
How much taco sauce is used per pocket?
Spread 1/4 cup of mild taco sauce evenly across the surface of each tortilla.
What type of cheese is recommended for the filling?
2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese are used for the filling.
What fresh vegetables are layered in the pockets?
The recipe includes shredded romaine lettuce hearts and seeded, chopped plum tomatoes.
How do you create the pocket shape?
Place the patty on the fillings and fold the edges of the tortilla up and over the patty.
What is the best way to cut the taco pockets?
Turn the assembled pocket over and cut it diagonally from corner to corner.
What are the fat and protein contents per serving?
Each serving provides 20g of fat and 35g of protein.
How many carbohydrates and fiber are in each serving?
There are 30g of carbohydrates and 3g of fiber per serving.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
The total ingredient count for this recipe is 13.
What type of oil is used for frying?
One tablespoon of vegetable oil is used to fry the meat patties.
How should the onion and garlic be prepared?
The onion should be finely chopped and the garlic should be chopped before mixing into the meat.
What type of tomatoes are best for this recipe?
The recipe specifies using 2 small plum tomatoes.
What are some suggested side dishes?
Serve with fresh seasonal vegetables, assorted tortilla chips, and a mild salsa for dipping.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and a fun, interactive meal for families.
What is the purpose of blistering the tortillas?
Blistering makes the tortillas pliable for folding and adds a slightly charred flavor.
What is the specific amount of cumin needed?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of dry ground cumin.
What kind of chili powder should be used?
Use 1 tablespoon of dark chili powder for the meat mixture.
How much cayenne pepper sauce is added?
1 teaspoon of liquid cayenne pepper sauce is used for seasoning.
How many patties should be formed from the meat?
The meat mixture should be formed into 4 equal-sized patties.
What is the category of this dish?
This recipe is categorized under Vegetable.
Does the recipe use mild or hot taco sauce?
The recipe specifically calls for 1 cup of mild taco sauce.
Why is it recommended to turn the pocket over before cutting?
Turning it over helps secure the folds so that the pockets won't crumble or drip when cut.