Description
Sizzling meat lovers pizza tacos blend Italian and Mexican flavors into one irresistible culinary adventure. Crispy tortillas layered with savory meats, melted cheese, and zesty toppings promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) pepperoni, chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sliced sausage
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup (56 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (35 grams) black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup (35 grams) bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup (35 grams) red onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, thoroughly cooking and draining excess fat.
- Enhance the meat mixture by incorporating pepperoni, sausage, bell pepper, red onion, and seasonings. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables slightly soften.
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and gently warm tortillas for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove tortillas and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce across each one.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned meat and vegetable blend onto tortilla surfaces.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese and scatter black olives over the filled tortillas.
- Return prepared tacos to the oven, baking for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges become slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven, let cool briefly, and serve these savory pizza-inspired tacos while hot.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for vegetarian taco lovers who want protein-packed options.
- Try different cheese blends like provolone or parmesan to elevate the pizza taco flavor profile.
- Use smaller corn tortillas for bite-sized appetizer-style servings perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Pat ground beef dry before cooking to achieve better browning and prevent excess moisture during sautéing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg