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Looking for an easy snack or party appetizer? These little beef pockets are a pinch!

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Water

 Filling:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

 Method

  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
  2. In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.  
  3. Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat. 
  4. Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet. 
  5. Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles. 
  6. Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle. 
  7. Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
  8. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
  9. Enjoy!

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  • 1/2 cup olive oil
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  • 2 bunches green onions, diced (incl. 4 inches green)
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped (substitute 3 tbsp. dried)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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  • 1 ball of fresh pizza dough
  • EVOO for drizzling
  • 1 stick of cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeno, chopped
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  • parsley
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  • 3 8oz cream cheese at room temp.
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The perfect appetizer to enjoy with an Italian dinner

  • A variety of cherry tomatoes (e.g., red and yellow), quartered
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  • extra virgin olive oil, to taste
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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
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4/5 (27 Votes)

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  • 2 green onions
  • 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
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  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
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