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Golden brown hexagonal taco pockets filled with beef and melted cheese on a white plate with sour cream.
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Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20)
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 0.5 cup Wate r
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • 1 Roma Tomato , diced

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain the rendered fat.
  • Add the taco seasoning and water to the beef. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  • Center a portion of cheese and seasoned beef on each flour tortilla.
  • Fold the sides of the tortilla inward toward the center to form a sealed hexagonal pocket.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Place the pockets seam-side down and sear for 3 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes until crisp and golden.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately with sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes.