Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (I like extra lean)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup diced pickles
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 pack Pillsbury biscuits
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the ketchup, mayo, and diced pickles to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Open the can of Pillsbury biscuits and on a lightly floured surface, roll out each biscuit flatten to be about 5 inches in diameter.
- Add cheese, then a generous spoonful of the beef filling followed by more cheese.
- Pinch the sides together and close tightly in the middle.
- Transfer the pockets to the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the pockets. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the pockets are deep golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Seal tightly: Pinch the seems together and then fold into the middle.
- Don't overfill: Use about 2 heaping tablespoon of filling per pocket so they seal properly.
- Drain the beef: Remove excess grease after browning so the biscuit dough doesn't get soggy.
- Cool the filling: Let the filling rest 5 minutes before assembling so the dough holds its shape.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to re-crisp.
- Freezer friendly: Freeze fully baked and cooled pockets. Reheat from frozen at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Cheese options: Cheddar, American, Monterey Jack, or Colby-Jack all work great.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pocketCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g