Big Mac Stuffed Pockets - beef, meat recipe

Big Mac Stuffed Pockets

Homemade pockets stuffed with seasoned ground beef and all the Big Mac fixings. Way better than the drive-through version.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, Greek yogurt, garlic powder and salt into a dough. Knead well, divide into 5 portions and roll each out flat and round.

  2. 2

    Make the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika powder, finely chopped pickles, ketchup and mustard. Stir well and set aside.

  3. 3

    Chop the red onion, yellow onion, iceberg lettuce and pickles.

  4. 4

    Sauté the red onion until golden in a frying pan. Add ground beef and season with paprika powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Spread dressing and beef mixture inside each pocket. Top with yellow onion, pickles, iceberg lettuce and cheddar cheese before folding closed.

  6. 6

    Cook on medium heat with a lid until golden on one side, then flip and repeat on the other side.

Per average serving

685
Calories
kcal
37.3
Protein
g
48.3
Carbs
g
37.3
Fat
g
3.7g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
406mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • The Greek yogurt dough gets sticky if you rush it. Knead until it pulls away clean from your hands, and let it sit a few minutes before rolling so it relaxes and doesn't snap back.
  • Roll each portion thin but not see-through. Too thick and the middle stays doughy while the outside browns, too thin and the filling pushes through when you fold it.
  • Drain the beef after browning if it pooled a lot of fat, otherwise the dressing slides around and the pockets get greasy inside.
  • Don't overload each pocket. A tight seal matters more than a generous filling here, so leave a clean border around the edge to press shut.
  • Cook with the lid on so the dough cooks through without burning. You want golden brown on each side, and the cheddar should be melting when you peek in.

Ways to vary it

  • Swap the cheddar for a slice of American-style cheese if you want it to melt softer and gooier.
  • Add a few chopped jalapenos to the beef along with the chili powder for some heat.
  • Use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter version. Keep the same spice mix so it still tastes like the dressing belongs with it.

Storage & leftovers

These keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container. They freeze fine once cooked and cooled, wrapped individually. Reheat in a dry pan over medium with a lid so the dough crisps back up instead of going soggy in the microwave.

What to serve with it

Serve with crispy fries and extra dressing on the side for dipping. A few pickle slices and a cold soda round it out.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 2 March 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026