Picante Beef Pockets Recipes

PICANTE BEEF ROAST

Steps:

• Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the picante sauce, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer 3 cups to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

ROAST BEEF CHEDDAR POCKETS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375°F.
• Remove the roast from the package, removing as much gravy as possible (reserve the gravy for another time).
• Slice the pot roast into fine shreds.
• Unroll the crescent roll dough.
• Separate into 4 rectangles and press the seams to seal.
• Pull the sides of the rectangles to enlarge slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine the shredded beef, about 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and finely chopped onion; mix well to combine.
• Divide the beef mixture into four even scoops.
• Press the mixture to compact and place lengthwise down the center of each rectangle.
• Fold the long sides of each rectangle over the filling, then pressing at the top to seal (the pockets should be sealed down the middle and at both top and bottom ends ends.
• Place the pockets on a baking sheet, and sprinkle the tops with grated cheddar cheese.
• Bake for about 13-16 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with sour cream.

STEAK PICANTE

Steps:

• 1. Saute mushrooms, onions and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes.
• 2. Add chili powder, tomato sauce, salt and olives.
• 3. Place steak in shallow baking dish and pour sauce over steak.
• 4. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.

PICANTE ROAST BEEF SANDWICH WITH GARLIC, LIME AND GREEN CHILE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute 3 minutes, until soft. Add roast beef slices and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, jalapenos, lime juice, and cumin and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, to heat through and reduce slightly.
• Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Spoon onto sliced rolls with plenty of sauce and serve.

MINI GOLDEN BEEF POCKETS

Steps:

• For the filling: Preheat the oven 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onion and garlic and cook until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, all-purpose seasoning, browning sauce, jerk seasoning, allspice, ginger, soy sauce, thyme, green onions and tomato. Cook until the mixture is bubbly and heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
• For the dough: Unroll the dough and trim the edges to create a rectangle. Cut each pie dough into four even pieces. Place half of the rectangles on the prepared baking sheets. Spoon the filling evenly into the center of each rectangle. Brush the edges with water and place the remaining rectangles on top. Crimp the edges with a fork. Cut slits in the tops of the pockets to allow steam to escape. Bake until the dough begins to brown and crisp around the edges, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the butter and turmeric in a bowl until combined. Brush the pockets with the turmeric butter. Bake until done, another 5 minutes.