Easy Taco Pockets

By Amy Dong
Published Jun. 20, 2024

These Easy Taco Pockets are everything your family loves about taco night but with a super fun twist that’s easy, tasty, and supremely delish! Kids and adults alike will love these.

A close-up of a easy taco pockets cut in half, revealing ground beef and melted cheese filling, topped with tomato salsa. — These Easy Taco Pockets have all the goodness of your favorite tacos, but wrapped up into a hand-held pie.

Why This Recipe Stands Out

Here’s what you’ll love about this recipe:

Super Fast: This easy taco pockets recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, like our 30-Minute Taco Casserole.
People Love It: Everyone loves these taco pockets, especially kids! They’re a fun, easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or for parties, just like this Mexican Taco Salad.
Bold Flavors: These taco pockets have all the flavors of classic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine in every bite!
Customize Your Fillings This recipe is versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite taco toppings, a lot like our Carne Asada Tacos.
Great for Meal Prep: These taco pockets are great for weekly meal prep!

Key Recipe Ingredients

Ground Beef – The star of our recipe, lean ground beef, is packed with protein and adds a rich, meaty flavor.
Homemade Taco Seasoning – We use our homemade taco seasoning to add a bold, spicy flavor to the ground beef. You can also use store-bought taco seasoning if you’re short on time.
Fresh Tomato Salsa – We love using fresh tomato salsa for a burst of fresh, tangy flavor. You can also use your favorite store-bought salsa.
Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese – Cheddar jack has the perfect sharp, tangy, cheesy flavor. You can also use a good Mexican blend.

Substitutions And Variations

Here are some of our favorite variations and substitutions you can try:

Protein: Try ground turkey, shredded rotisserie chicken, or even black beans for a vegetarian option.
Cheese: You can also try other cheese like mozzarella or a Mexican cheese blend as we do in our Mexican-Style Cheesy Ravioli Bake.
Extra Fillings: Feel free to add extras, such as corn kernels, cooked/drained black beans, or diced sweet peppers. A dollop of this easy guacamole recipe would be fabulous.

Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions

Ground beef mixture being cooked in a skillet.

A white bowl filled with shredded yellow and white cheese, accompanied by a small white bowl containing salsa.

Mix taco seasoning, salsa, and ground beef in a large nonstick pan. Cook over medium heat.
Shred cheese and prepare your favorite restaurant-style salsa.

Raw dough rounds placed on a baking mat, ready for baking.

Two uncooked tortilla topped with cooked taco mixture, ready to be baked.

Press biscuits into 5-inch rounds on a lined baking sheet.
Spoon beef mixture onto each one, followed by cheese. Fold in half, sealing tightly. Cut slits on top of each taco pocket and brush with egg wash. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Serve immediately.

For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.

How To Prep Ahead

Take a look at our best prep-ahead strategies for this recipe:

Meat Mixture: You can make the taco meat mixture up to 3 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to use it. When you’re ready to assemble the taco pockets, reheat the meat mixture in a pan.
Freeze Unbaked: If you want to make the entire recipe ahead of time, you can assemble the taco pockets, brush them with the egg wash, and then freeze them. When you’re ready to enjoy them, bake them from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Freeze Baked: Once baked, let taco pockets cool completely. Store them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, pop them in the oven or toaster oven until warmed through and crisp.

Four golden-brown easy taco pockets are arranged on a light surface with green cilantro leaves. — Call them hot pockets, taco pockets, cheesy taco pies, or whatever you think the family will find amusing.

What To Serve With Easy Taco Pockets

Salads

For a fresh, crunchy side, try this vibrant Mexican Corn Salad or this Fresh Corn Avocado Salad.
You can also have it with some light, refreshing salad on the side such as this easy chopped Greek salad.

Drinks

Having guests over? These taco pockets go great with some 3-Ingredient Lemonade Margaritas or make some Big Batch Pineapple Margaritas instead.
You can serve them with other delicious homemade cocktails.

Chips and Dips

Serve easy taco pockets with tortilla chips and The Best Guacamole or Restaurant-Style Salsa.
You also can’t go wrong with these Best Pico De Gallo Recipe.

Commonly Asked Questions

What type of biscuits should I use?

You will need regular refrigerated biscuits for this recipe. Make sure to pick up a can of 8 biscuits that are not flaky or buttermilk.

Can I use store-bought taco seasoning and salsa?

Yes, you can use store-bought taco seasoning and salsa to make this recipe even easier. Or, if you prefer, you can make your own taco seasoning and salsa at home.

How do I seal the taco pockets?

After spooning the beef mixture onto the biscuit rounds, gently fold the dough in half to cover the filling. Then, fold over the edges and seal them tightly. You can also use a fork to crimp the edges and ensure a good seal.

How do I know when the taco pockets are done?

The taco pockets are done when they are puffy and golden brown, usually after baking for 12-14 minutes.

How long do taco pockets keep?

Easy taco pockets are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven when they are at their crispiest. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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