Description
Savory meat lovers pizza tacos deliver a mouthwatering fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines. Crispy tortillas loaded with zesty toppings and melted cheese create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 3 ounces (85 grams) pepperoni, chopped
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) prepared pizza sauce
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 nacho cheese flavored taco shells
Garnish:
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, thoroughly brown ground beef and sausage, meticulously crumbling the meat during the cooking process.
- Incorporate diced pepperoni and pizza sauce into the meat mixture, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed and heated through.
- Gently warm taco shells, then carefully layer the prepared meat mixture inside each shell.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the filled taco shells, allowing the heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions, creating a vibrant and fresh topping that complements the rich, savory flavors of the taco.
Notes
- Customize Protein Selection swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier alternatives.
- Cheese Melting Technique sprinkle mozzarella on top of filled tacos and broil briefly for extra crispy, golden cheese coverage.
- Spice Level Enhancement add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to meat mixture for a zesty kick that elevates the pizza-taco fusion.
- Make-Ahead Friendly prepare meat mixture in advance and store refrigerated, quickly assembling tacos when ready to serve for convenient meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 511
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1105 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg