Baked Cheesy Beef Wrap Pockets

Flaky, golden tortilla pockets stuffed with seasoned beef and two kinds of melted cheese—pure comfort food that disappears fast.

Ingredients

• 6 large flour tortillas
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten (for sealing)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method

• 1

  Step 1: Preheat the oven

  Heat oven to **375°F (190°C)** and set out a **glass baking dish**.

• 2

  Step 2: Brown the beef and onion

  Cook the **ground beef** and **diced onion** in a skillet over **medium heat** until the beef is fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.

• 3

  Step 3: Season and thicken the filling

  Stir in the **taco seasoning** and **tomato sauce**. **Simmer for 5 minutes**, stirring, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (this helps prevent soggy tortillas).

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  Step 4: Square off the tortillas

  Cut a straight strip off the **top and bottom rounded edges** of each tortilla to make a wide rectangle.

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  Step 5: Soften the tortillas

  Stack the tortillas, wrap in a **slightly damp kitchen towel**, and **microwave 30–40 seconds** until warm and pliable.

• 6

  Step 6: Fill with beef and mozzarella

  Spoon the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla, leaving a clean border for sealing. Sprinkle **mozzarella** evenly over the beef.

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  Step 7: Fold and seal the pockets

  Fold one long side over the filling. Brush the exposed edge lightly with **beaten egg**, then fold the opposite long side over and press gently to seal into a flat rectangular pocket.

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  Step 8: Arrange and top with cheddar

  Place pockets in the baking dish, arranged snugly side-by-side for support (seam-side up as written, or seam-side down if you prefer). Sprinkle **cheddar** evenly over the tops.

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  Step 9: Bake until golden and bubbly

  Bake **15–20 minutes**, until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

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  Step 10: Rest and garnish

  Rest **3–5 minutes** before serving, then garnish with **fresh parsley**.

Tips

• **Avoid splits:** Warm tortillas well before folding; if they’re cracking, microwave a bit longer in the damp towel.
• **Prevent sogginess:** Let the beef mixture cool slightly before filling, and keep the tortilla edges clean for a better seal.
• **Cheese options:** Pepper jack or a Mexican cheese blend works in place of mozzarella and/or cheddar (use the same amounts).
• **Storage:** Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to **3 days**; reheat in a **350°F** oven until hot to re-crisp.

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)