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Easy Cheesy Beef, Onion, & Potato Puff Pastry Pockets

Easy Cheesy Beef, Onion, & Potato Puff Pastry Pockets are a savory and cheesy handheld meal made with puff pastry, ground beef, onion, potato, and cheddar cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef puff pastry, ground beef
Servings: 4 pockets
Calories: 756cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: 14

Equipment

  • oven adjusted to center rack position
  • parchment paper
  • Large Baking Sheet
  • pastry cutter
  • large skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter *can use olive oil if you choose
  • ⅓ cup Vidalia onion chopped
  • ½ cup white potatoes cooked & cubed
  • 16 ounces Laura's Lean 96% Lean/4% Fat Ground Beef
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon black ground pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheese
  • 17.3 ounces refrigerated puff pastry thawed
  • 1 medium egg +1 teaspoon water, mixed for egg wash

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add the butter, onions, potatoes. Season with salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the ground beef and remaining spices and cook until browned.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • On a lightly floured surface, unroll the puff pastry to a 12x10-inch rectangle.
  • Using a pastry cutter, cut the rectangle into 4 smaller rectangles.
  • Spread the beef mixture evenly over the puff pastry.
  • Sprinkle on cheese.
  • Add egg wash to the inside edges of the pastry to form a seal.
  • Add top layer of pastry and crimp edges.
  • Brush pastry with egg wash and repeat until all the pastries are ready to bake.
  • Add pockets to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
  • Serve warm & enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Pockets can be made smaller if desired. Simply cut them into 8 rectangle strips instead of 4 squares. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocket | Calories: 756cal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 7mg