Cabbage Pockets
Get ready to indulge in these mouthwatering cabbage pockets, bursting with savory ground beef, zesty jalapeños, and gooey cheese! Wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, these delightful bites are not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. Perfect for a fun dinner or a tasty snack, these little pockets are sure to become a family favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- cabbage
- jalapeños
- black pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- ground beef (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- butter (28 g)
- Velveeta cheese (240 ml)optionalany cheese can be used
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- yeast
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- garlic salt
- salt
📦Other(1)
- hot roll mix
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
935
Protein
43g
Carbs
96g
Fat
40g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix the hot roll mix with yeast and butter, knead for about five minutes, then let it rise.
- 2
Cook the ground beef, seasoning with garlic salt, salt, and black pepper. Drain excess juice.
- 3
Add cabbage and jalapeños to the cooked beef and let it cook until done.
- 4
Roll out the dough, add filling, and fold to seal.
- 5
Spray the tray to prevent sticking and place the pockets on it.
- 6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, brushing the tops with melted butter before baking.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Knead the hot roll dough for exactly 5 minutes to develop 80% of gluten strength; this creates an elastic network that stretches around filling without tearing when you fold the pockets.timing5 minutes, 80% gluten development
- ✓Cook cabbage with ground beef until it releases 60-70% of its moisture (about 8-10 minutes after adding), then drain it thoroughly; excess liquid will make dough soggy and prevent proper sealing.technique8-10 minutes, 60-70% moisture release
- ✓Brush melted butter on pocket tops 2-3 minutes before removing from oven rather than before baking; butter absorbs heat at 350°F and burns, but late application creates a golden crust without bitterness.timing2-3 minutes before completion, 350°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 beef-to-cabbage weight ratio (by cooked weight) to prevent filling from making dough pouches burst during baking—the high water content in vegetables expands steam pressure inside sealed pockets.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Let dough rise for 30-45 minutes at 75°F until it doubles and springs back slowly when poked; under-proofed dough won't expand in the 350°F oven and will remain dense.timing30-45 minutes, 75°F, doubling
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Cabbage Pockets
Get ready to indulge in these mouthwatering cabbage pockets, bursting with savory ground beef, zesty jalapeños, and gooey cheese! Wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, these delightful bites are not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. Perfect for a fun dinner or a tasty snack, these little pockets are sure to become a family favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- cabbage
- jalapeños
- black pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- ground beef (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- butter (28 g)
- Velveeta cheese (240 ml)optionalany cheese can be used
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- yeast
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- garlic salt
- salt
📦Other(1)
- hot roll mix
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
935
Protein
43g
Carbs
96g
Fat
40g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix the hot roll mix with yeast and butter, knead for about five minutes, then let it rise.
- 2
Cook the ground beef, seasoning with garlic salt, salt, and black pepper. Drain excess juice.
- 3
Add cabbage and jalapeños to the cooked beef and let it cook until done.
- 4
Roll out the dough, add filling, and fold to seal.
- 5
Spray the tray to prevent sticking and place the pockets on it.
- 6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, brushing the tops with melted butter before baking.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Knead the hot roll dough for exactly 5 minutes to develop 80% of gluten strength; this creates an elastic network that stretches around filling without tearing when you fold the pockets.timing5 minutes, 80% gluten development
- ✓Cook cabbage with ground beef until it releases 60-70% of its moisture (about 8-10 minutes after adding), then drain it thoroughly; excess liquid will make dough soggy and prevent proper sealing.technique8-10 minutes, 60-70% moisture release
- ✓Brush melted butter on pocket tops 2-3 minutes before removing from oven rather than before baking; butter absorbs heat at 350°F and burns, but late application creates a golden crust without bitterness.timing2-3 minutes before completion, 350°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 beef-to-cabbage weight ratio (by cooked weight) to prevent filling from making dough pouches burst during baking—the high water content in vegetables expands steam pressure inside sealed pockets.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Let dough rise for 30-45 minutes at 75°F until it doubles and springs back slowly when poked; under-proofed dough won't expand in the 350°F oven and will remain dense.timing30-45 minutes, 75°F, doubling