Make Cheesy Beef Pockets with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese wrapped in tortillas, topped with cheese and baked until golden brown in about 40 minutes!An Easy Family Dinner RecipeI wasnt really sure what to call these (if you have a better idea, please let me know!) It is basically taco beef wrapped in tortillas and topped with garlic butter and melted cheese, then baked until it gets a little crispy around the edges. It turned out so good and everyone really enjoyed this little twist to regular tacos. I think it is such an easy family dinner recipe!Frequently Asked Questions:What can I serve with Cheesy Beef Pockets? We like serving these with a Caesar salad or a fresh garden salad. I also like to pop a bag of frozen veggies in the microwave for an easy side of veggies. Can I use something other than ground beef? Yes, you can use ground chicken, ground turkey, or even Italian sausage. Could I add some beans to this? Absolutely! I think a layer of refried beans or even just some drained and rinsed pinto beans or black beans would be delicious (and a great way to add some fiber!) Could I use corn tortillas since I prefer those? Corn tortillas are pretty small. I suppose you could but it wont come out looking like this. You also have to heat corn tortillas before wrapping them so they dont tear. I havent personally tried this with corn so I cannot tell you at all how it would turn out. If you decide to experiment, please let me know how it went for you! How do I store leftovers? Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze for up to 3 months. Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)ground beef I used lean ground beef for this recipe. If you use higher-fat ground beef, just be sure to drain the excess grease thoroughly.red bell pepper dont like bell pepper? Just leave it out or use another color you preferyellow onion a sweet yellow onion would also work.tomato paste adds rich flavor and helps thicken the beef mixture. This is one of the ingredients that you can leave out if you dont have it on hand.taco seasoning you can use your favorite seasoning packet or some of your Homemade Taco Seasoning.garlic If you dont have fresh garlic, you can use jarred garlic instead. Youll also need garlic powder.water helps create the sauce and blend the seasonings together.flour tortillas See the frequently asked questions above concerning corn tortillas.butter its best to use real butter here if possible, not margarine. You can use salted or unsalted.Mozzarella cheese + cheddar cheese You can use any cheese you like. A Mexican cheese blend works great too. How To Make Cheesy Beef PocketsTo a large skillet, add the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion. Brown and crumble the ground beef. Cook until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease. To the skillet, add the water, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and minced garlic. Stir for 34 minutes, until the liquid is reduced. Remove from the heat.Preheat the oven to 400F. In a small bowl, add the melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Grease the bottom of the 9-inch round baking dish with some of the garlic butter and set the remaining garlic butter aside.Cut each tortilla in half. Divide the meat mixture in your pan into 6 sections. Fill each shell with of the meat mixture and cup of the provolone and mozzarella cheese.Fold into triangles and place into the greased baking dish, seam side down. Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the tortillas with the remaining garlic butter. Top with the remaining cheese.Bake for 1520 minutes. Sprinkle dried parsley on top.Craving More Recipes?Taco PocketsCrescent Taco CupsTaco Bell Mexican PizzaWhite Chicken Enchilada CasseroleHomemade Pepperoni Pizza Pockets PrintCheesy Beef PocketsTortillas stuffed with seasoned beef, topped with garlic butter and melty cheese. Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 25 minutes minutesTotal Time 40 minutes minutesServings 6Calories 393kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1 pound ground beef (I used lean ground beef)1 red bell pepper, diced (optional, can use other colors) cup diced yellow onion cup water3 Tablespoons tomato paste1 ounce packet taco seasoning2 garlic cloves, minced3 Tablespoons butter, melted (can use salted or unsalted) teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon dried parsley3 (8-inch) flour tortillas1 cup shredded provolone and mozzarella cheese blend cup shredded cheddar cheeseInstructionsTo a large skillet, add the 1 pound ground beef, 1 red bell pepper, diced, and cup diced yellow onion. Brown and crumble the ground beef. Cook until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease. To the skillet, add the cup water, 3 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 ounce packet taco seasoning, and minced 2 garlic cloves, minced. Stir for 34 minutes, until the liquid is reduced. Remove from the heat. Preheat the oven to 400.In a small bowl, add the melted 3 Tablespoons butter, melted, teaspoon garlic powder, and teaspoon dried parsley. Grease the bottom of the 9-inch round baking dish with some of the garlic butter and set the remaining garlic butter aside. Cut each of the 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas in half. Divide the meat mixture in your pan into 6 sections. Fill each shell with of the meat mixture and cup of the provolone and mozzarella cheese. Fold into triangles and place into the greased baking dish, seam side down. Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the tortillas with the remaining garlic butter. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for about 1520 minutes.NOTE: Oven times can vary. Please go by doneness, not just by time. Edges should be golden brown (please refer to my pictures to see how it should look.) Optional: sprinkle dried parsley on top. NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 801mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g