Description
Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are a delicious Tex-Mex twist on traditional tacos. These crispy, golden pockets are filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, salsa, and sour cream, making them a family favorite for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tacos:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 8 large flour tortillas
Optional Toppings:
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- jalapeños
- guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess grease, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble Tacos: Spread sour cream on tortillas, add taco meat, salsa, cheeses, and green onions. Fold and roll up each tortilla to form a pocket.
- Bake: Place tacos on baking sheet, seam-side down, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool, add toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Substitute ground turkey or beans for a lighter option.
- Perfect for meal prep or party snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
