Description
Easy Cheesy Beef Filled Bites are a mouthwatering snack that combines savory ground beef and gooey cheese in a crispy dough. Perfect for parties or cozy nights at home, these delicious bites are quick to prepare and easy to customize to suit your taste. Whether served with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoyed plain, theyβre guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Β½ cup cold water
- 1 tsp salt
- Β½ tsp black pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add cold water until you form a soft dough. Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth.
- Cook the Filling: SautΓ© chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; cook until browned. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll out the dough into thin circles (about 4 inches in diameter).
- Fill and Seal: Spoon the beef mixture onto one half of each circle, fold over, and press edges to seal tightly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Arrange bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Feel free to swap cheeses or add jalapeΓ±os for spice. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.