1-First, brown the 1 lb of extra lean ground beef, 4 strips of chopped bacon, and ½ cup of finely diced onion together until everything is nicely cooked. Be sure to drain any excess fat to keep the pockets from getting too greasy. Once that’s done, stir in the 1 cup of shredded cheese over low heat until it melts, creating a gooey filling that’s hard to beat.

2-Next, roll out the dough whether it’s from one ball of whole wheat pizza dough or a can of refrigerated pizza dough on a floured surface. Cut it into four to six portions and flatten each one. Place a scoop of the beef mixture in the center of each piece, leaving a border around the edges.

3-Sealing and Baking Steps: Moisten the edges with a bit of water, fold the dough over the filling, and pinch the edges to seal them tightly. This keeps all the goodness inside. Place the pockets on a greased baking sheet, brush them with olive oil for a better texture and color, and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until they’re golden brown.

4-Once out of the oven, let them cool briefly and serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping. These steps make the pockets kid-friendly and easy to handle. If you’re into grilling, check out our guide on grilled beef burgers for more ideas on perfecting burger flavors.