Description
Delicious homemade pizza hot pockets filled with savory beef, pepperoni, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups flour
- 1 packet yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup beef pepperoni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: If you’re making your own pizza dough, combine flour, yeast, warm water, and salt in a bowl. Knead until smooth and let it rise for about an hour until it doubles in size. If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat. Add beef pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Assemble the Hot Pockets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into rectangular pieces, approximately 4×6 inches.
- Fill the Dough: Spoon a generous amount of the beef and pepperoni mixture onto one half of each rectangle. Top with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and a spoonful of pizza sauce.
- Seal the Hot Pockets: Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, and press the edges together to seal. You can crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative touch. Make a few small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake: Place the assembled hot pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning!
- Cool and Serve: Once they’re out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. Serve with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping, and enjoy your homemade creations!
Notes
- For a crispy crust, make sure to roll the dough thin.
- You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for a leaner filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot pocket
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg