Description
A meal-prep friendly recipe for savory dough pockets filled with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. Designed to provide five days of delicious, microwaveable lunches.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Make dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling: Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; crumble and set aside. In the same pan, brown ground beef and diced onion. Add garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Drain excess grease and let mixture cool completely.
- Assemble: Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 4-5 inch circle. Place a tablespoon of beef mixture, cheddar cheese, and bacon in the center. Pinch dough edges tightly to seal.
- Second rise: Place bombs seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with chives. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Cool: Let bombs cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
Ensure the beef filling is completely cool before adding cheese to prevent premature melting. Seal the dough tightly to prevent cheese leakage. For reheating, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 90 seconds to keep the dough soft.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
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