Beefpockets Recipes

MINI GOLDEN BEEF POCKETS

Steps:

• For the filling: Preheat the oven 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onion and garlic and cook until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, all-purpose seasoning, browning sauce, jerk seasoning, allspice, ginger, soy sauce, thyme, green onions and tomato. Cook until the mixture is bubbly and heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
• For the dough: Unroll the dough and trim the edges to create a rectangle. Cut each pie dough into four even pieces. Place half of the rectangles on the prepared baking sheets. Spoon the filling evenly into the center of each rectangle. Brush the edges with water and place the remaining rectangles on top. Crimp the edges with a fork. Cut slits in the tops of the pockets to allow steam to escape. Bake until the dough begins to brown and crisp around the edges, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the butter and turmeric in a bowl until combined. Brush the pockets with the turmeric butter. Bake until done, another 5 minutes.

BEEF POCKETS

Steps:

• Slice beef into 1/8-inch-thick strips.
• In a bowl, mix beef, lemon juice, allspice and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Set aside.
• Core tomatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
• With skin side up broil about4 inches from heat until browned, 6 minutes.
• Set oven temperature to 200 degrees.
• Stack pocket bread in center of foil and wrap.
• Place in oven with tomatoes until ready to serve, 5- 10 minutes.
• In a large skillet add meat mixture and cook until no longer pink.
• Transfer beef only to a bowl.
• Boil juices until reduced to 1/4 cup, pour over meat.
• Add salt to taste.
• To make your beef pockets take one half of a pocket add some beef, onions, tomatoes, parsley and cucumbers.
• Top with some Sesame Yogurt Sauce.

CHEESEBURGER POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and cool. , Place 2 biscuits overlapping on a floured surface; roll out into a 5-in. oval. Place about 1/4 cup of meat mixture on 1 side. Fold a cheese slice to fit over meat mixture. Fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining biscuits, meat mixture and cheese. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Prick tops with a fork. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.

BEEF POCKETS (STEAKS STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS FILLING)

Steps:

• Using a sharp, pointed knife, make a horizontal cut in each steak without cutting all the way through. Season to taste.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and lightly cook the mushrooms, garlic and onion for 5 minutes, until softened. Remove from the heat.
• Add the parsley, red wine, breadcrumbs and cream. Mix together well.
• Generously fill each pocket of the steaks with the stuffing and use some toothpicks to help keep stuffing in the steaks.
• Grill the steaks for 5 - 15 minutes, until the meat is cooked to taste.
• Serve with potatoes and salad for a wonderful meal!

ROAST BEEF CHEDDAR POCKETS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375°F.
• Remove the roast from the package, removing as much gravy as possible (reserve the gravy for another time).
• Slice the pot roast into fine shreds.
• Unroll the crescent roll dough.
• Separate into 4 rectangles and press the seams to seal.
• Pull the sides of the rectangles to enlarge slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine the shredded beef, about 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and finely chopped onion; mix well to combine.
• Divide the beef mixture into four even scoops.
• Press the mixture to compact and place lengthwise down the center of each rectangle.
• Fold the long sides of each rectangle over the filling, then pressing at the top to seal (the pockets should be sealed down the middle and at both top and bottom ends ends.
• Place the pockets on a baking sheet, and sprinkle the tops with grated cheddar cheese.
• Bake for about 13-16 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with sour cream.