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Cheesy Beef Pockets

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @iramsfoodstory99 imports1 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)Meat454 g
  • onion (finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • fresh garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • bell pepper (chopped)Produce150 g
  • Serrano pepper (chopped, optional)Produce2 pieces
  • tomato pastePantry45 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • smoked paprika powderSpices2 g
  • chili powderSpices1 g
  • red chili flakesSpices2 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • cumin powderSpices2 g
  • waterOther180 ml
  • oilPantry30 ml
  • large tortillas (cut into half)Bakery4 pieces
  • garlic butter (melted)Dairy45 g
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g

per serving

Nutrition

553kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Pastry brush

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the aromatics

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Once hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the beef

    • Add the minced beef and cook until it changes color.
    Step 2

  3. Season the mixture

    • Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin powder and red chili flakes.
    • Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
    Step 3

  4. Add tomato paste and water

    • Add the tomato paste and sauté.
    • Add the water and cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through and the water is almost evaporated.
    Step 4

  5. Add the peppers

    • Add the bell pepper and Serrano pepper and sauté.
    • Turn off the heat and set the filling aside.
    Step 5

  6. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
    Step 6

  7. Fill the tortillas

    • Cut the tortilla wraps in half.
    • Place shredded mozzarella in the center of each half, followed by 2-3 tablespoons of the cooked beef filling.
    • Fold and seal the tortilla to form a triangle, then set aside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
    Step 7

  8. Assemble in the dish

    • Grease a circular baking dish with garlic butter.
    • Arrange the prepared wraps in the dish.
    • Brush the tops with more butter, then sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
    Step 8

  9. Bake

    • Bake until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
    Step 9
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