Description
Savory meat lovers pizza tacos blend Italian and Mexican culinary traditions into one irresistible dish. Crispy tortillas cradle melted cheese, spicy pepperoni, and juicy ground beef, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) Italian sausage, casing removed
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 8 taco shells
- Sliced pepperoni
- Sliced black olives
- Diced bell peppers
- Chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and Italian sausage, thoroughly draining excess fat.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until onions become translucent and fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Pour pizza sauce into the meat mixture, sprinkle Italian seasoning, and allow to simmer for 5 minutes, developing rich flavors.
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C), positioning rack in center for even heating.
- Arrange taco shells on a clean baking sheet, preparing them for filling.
- Carefully spoon seasoned meat mixture into each taco shell, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over filled taco shells, covering meat completely.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and becomes golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with crispy pepperoni slices, sliced black olives, and colorful bell pepper pieces.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing guests to enjoy the fusion of pizza and taco flavors.
Notes
- Customize meat choices by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Enhance flavor depth by sautéing vegetables before adding meat to develop richer taste profiles.
- Create vegetarian version using plant-based meat alternatives or roasted mushrooms for protein substitute.
- Prevent soggy shells by lightly toasting taco shells before filling to maintain crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg