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Golden Fried Taco Pockets w/ Fresh Guac 🌮

Aug 11, 2026

Golden Fried Taco Pockets w/ Fresh Guac 🌮

Recipe By: @eman_inthekitchen

🌮 Fun Fact: Sealing the tortilla with a fork isn’t just giving empanada energy — it keeps all that beef and cheese where it belongs while the outside fries golden and crisp.

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What You’ll Need

Taco Pockets
  1. 1 1/2 lb ground beef

  2. 1 large onion, diced

  3. 1 red bell pepper, diced

  4. 4 cloves garlic, minced

  5. 1 tbsp chili powder

  6. 1 tbsp paprika

  7. 1 tsp garlic powder

  8. 1 tsp onion powder

  9. 1 tsp oregano

  10. 1 tsp cumin

  11. 1 tsp salt

  12. 1/4 tsp black pepper

  13. 1 packet Sazón

  14. 1 (14 oz) package ready-to-cook flour tortillas

  15. Shredded cheese of choice

  16. Oil, for frying

Fresh Guacamole
  1. 1–2 large avocados

  2. 1 Roma tomato, diced

  3. 1/2 small red onion, diced

  4. 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

  5. Juice of 1 lime

  6. 1/2 tsp salt

Step By Step

1️⃣ Brown The Beef
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until mostly browned.

2️⃣ Add The Veggies
  1. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.

3️⃣ Season It Up
  1. Add the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and Sazón. Mix well and cook for another 4–5 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked. Remove from the heat and let the filling cool before assembling.

4️⃣ Fill ’Em
  1. Place an uncooked flour tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle cheese over one half, spoon beef filling over the cheese, then hit it with a little more cheese. Because obviously.

5️⃣ Seal The Deal
  1. Fold the tortilla in half like an empanada and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.

6️⃣ Fry Until Golden
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the filled tortillas and fry for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain briefly.

7️⃣ Make The Guac
  1. Mash the avocados in a bowl. Add the tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix, taste, and adjust the seasoning.

8️⃣ Dunk Accordingly
  1. Serve the taco pockets hot with fresh guacamole on the side. Dip aggressively.

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