MEATY SLOPPY JOE POCKETS

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It's easy to turn sloppy joes into hearty hot pocket snacks. I make the filling ahead and use refrigerated biscuits. I time them so they're done baking just before kickoff. -Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and carrot over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll each biscuit into a 6-in. circle. Spoon scant 1/3 cup beef mixture over half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edge. If desired, sprinkle with cheese. Fold dough over filling; press edge with a fork to seal., Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut three slits in top of each. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35 mg cholesterol, Sodium 909 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33 g carbohydrate (9 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 15 g protein.

Hina Kanwal
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These pockets are a great way to get your kids to eat their protein. They're packed with ground beef and cheese.


Secret Account3
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These pockets are a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have a few slices of cheese that are about to go bad, so I add them to the filling.


Mahr Qaisar Naul
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These pockets are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I always add a cup of chopped vegetables to the filling.


Raman Nepali
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These pockets are a great way to save money. They're made with inexpensive ingredients and they're very filling.


honda gaming adel
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These pockets are a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a few slices of bread that are about to go stale, so I make these pockets and they're always delicious.


Sifat Hasan
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I love that these pockets can be customized to fit everyone's taste. You can make them as mild or as spicy as you like.


Ayanda Sweswe DNKO
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These pockets are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Saphira
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use ground beef. These pockets are a great way to change things up.


Kendra Deers
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These pockets are so versatile. I've used different types of bread, fillings, and toppings, and they've always turned out great.


KAWSAR Mojumder
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I've made these pockets several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


David Hook
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These pockets are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to transport and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Husain Deen
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I love that these pockets can be made ahead of time and frozen. It's so convenient to have a quick and easy meal on hand.


Felicia Seyarah
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These pockets were a great way to use up leftover sloppy joe filling. They were quick and easy to make, and they were a hit with my kids.


Carmen Carde
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I'm not a huge fan of sloppy joes, but these pockets were really good! The dough was soft and fluffy, and the filling was flavorful and not too messy.


Joanne Cook
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These pockets were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still delicious.


Potus Vp
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I made these sloppy joe pockets for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Shana Marable
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These sloppy joe pockets were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the dough was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.