Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring a crispy shell filled with flavorful taco meat, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite taco toppings. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
For the Taco Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup water
For the Pocket Tacos:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, diced onions, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole
For Frying:
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Taco Meat:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the skillet, stirring until the meat is coated in the seasoning. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Pocket Tacos:
- Lay out a flour tortilla on a flat surface.
- Spoon a portion of the cooked taco meat onto one half of the tortilla, leaving a border around the edges.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the taco meat.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pressing down gently to seal the edges.
- Fry the Pocket Tacos:
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat cooking oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place the assembled pocket tacos in the hot oil, a few at a time, seam side down.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried pocket tacos from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve the loaded cheesy pocket tacos hot, with your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, diced onions, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
- Enjoy these delicious and indulgent tacos as a fun twist on taco night!
These Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Customize them with your favorite taco fillings and enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness!