Description
Meat lovers pizza tacos blend Mexican and Italian cuisines into one epic handheld feast. Crispy tortillas cradle savory pepperoni, sausage, and melted cheese, creating a mouthwatering fusion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1/2 pound (226.8 grams) ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 pound (226.8 grams) ground beef
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 packet pizza seasoning mix (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Additional Items:
- 6 hard taco shells (or soft tortillas if preferred)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 375°F (190°C), ensuring an evenly heated cooking environment.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and combine ground sausage with ground beef, methodically breaking down the meats into fine crumbles while cooking until completely browned.
- Eliminate any excess rendered fat from the meat mixture to maintain a clean, concentrated flavor profile.
- Incorporate pepperoni slices and crumbled bacon into the meat mixture, gently stirring to distribute ingredients evenly and create a robust flavor blend.
- Optional pizza seasoning can be added at this stage to enhance the overall taste complexity of the meat mixture.
- Delicately brush taco shells with olive oil, arranging them on a baking sheet to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Transfer the prepared taco shells to the preheated oven, allowing them to transform into golden, crunchy vessels for the savory filling.
- Carefully spoon the seasoned meat mixture into each perfectly crisp taco shell, distributing ingredients with precision.
- Generously drizzle pizza sauce across the filled tacos, creating a moisture-rich base for the upcoming cheese layer.
- Sprinkle a generous coating of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauced tacos, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return the loaded tacos to the oven for a final melting phase, allowing the cheese to become irresistibly bubbly and golden.
- Finish the tacos with a light dusting of grated Parmesan, a whisper of garlic powder, and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a vibrant, aromatic final touch.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the fusion of pizza and taco flavors.
Notes
- Customize meat choices by swapping ground sausage and beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Reduce fat content by using lean meats or draining excess grease thoroughly after cooking protein mixture.
- Opt for low-fat cheese or dairy-free cheese alternatives to make the recipe more heart-healthy and accommodating for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Enhance crispy taco shell texture by brushing with olive oil and ensuring even golden-brown color during initial baking phase.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg