Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos

Elevate your taco night with these delicious Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos. Packed with savory seasoned beef, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite taco toppings, these pocket tacos are sure to be a hit with the whole family. While this recipe is naturally meat-free, you can easily customize it by adding your preferred protein source such as grilled chicken, ground turkey, or black beans. With their crispy outer shell and cheesy, flavorful filling, Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are a fun and satisfying twist on traditional tacos that everyone will love.

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Kitchen Equipment Needed:

• Large skillet
• Mixing spoon
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
• Sharp knife

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef (or protein of your choice)
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or other desired toppings

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or protein of your choice) until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
3. Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then add the taco seasoning mix and water to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is thickened and flavorful. Remove from heat.
4. Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Spoon a portion of the seasoned beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
5. Top the beef mixture with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, diced jalapeños (if using), and chopped fresh cilantro.
6. Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling to create a pocket, then place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let the Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos cool slightly before serving.
9. Serve the tacos warm with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite taco toppings.