Meaty Sloppy Joe Pockets

Name: Meaty Sloppy Joe Pockets
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + cooling Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

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

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut three slits in top of each. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 pocket (calculated without cheese): 294 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 909 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate (9 g sugars, 1 g fiber), 15 g protein.