Best Chili Pockets Recipes

CHILI PIE POCKETS

Steps:

• In Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook beef in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown. Add onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and vegetables begin to soften.
• Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano and sugar. Cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and beans. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Remove pie crusts from pouches; unroll on lightly floured work surface. Using rolling pin, roll out crusts slightly. Using a bowl as a pattern, cut 3 large rounds from each crust; discard scraps.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup chili on half of each round. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Fold dough over filling and press edges together, forming half circle; press with tines of fork to seal. With sharp knife, cut 2 to 3 slits in top of dough to allow steam to escape. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• In small bowl, beat egg and water with fork or whisk. Brush over dough.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.

CHILI POCKETS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili, cheese and cilantro. Roll pizza dough into a 12-in. square; cut into four 6-in. squares. Spoon 1/2 cup chili mixture onto the center of each square; brush edges of dough with water. Fold one corner of each square over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Using a fork, crimp edges to seal., Sprinkle 1-1/2 teaspoons cornmeal over a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Place pockets in pan; prick tops with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. , Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

CHILI CHEDDAR BISQUIT POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven per biscuit directions.
• Spread a biscuit out a bit and place a teaspoon of chili in the center and then add about the same amount of cheese.
• Pull the edges together to make a half moon. Be sure to pinch closed well.
• Bake as long as you would a regular biscuit.
• Be sure not to burn you tongue and enjoy.
• You could also use taco filling, meatloaf or other leftover.

CHILI CHEESE POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Open the biscuits and press down on the center with the palm of your hand, gently pressing the dough out. Work your way around the dough to create a larger circle. See note*
• Spoon a little warm or even cold chili onto one circle, about 1/3 cup depending on size you make the circles. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese. Place another biscuit circle on top and press it down into the bottom biscuit leaving a small edge on the bottom biscuit. Now carefully lift the edge of the bottom biscuit up and fold over thetop biscuit edge, pressing to seal.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush the top of each pocket and place on the baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Serve with sour cream!