MEATY SLOPPY JOE POCKETS

Meaty Sloppy Joe Pockets image

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

Ingredients

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.