Description
These Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos combine the best of two beloved comfort foods—pizza and tacos—into one delicious, easy-to-make dish. Featuring a crispy tortilla shell filled with a medley of Italian sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, and bacon, topped with melty mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and enhanced by classic pizza sauce seasoned with oregano and garlic, these tacos are perfect for a fun family dinner or game night treat.
Ingredients
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Shells and Sauce
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil for brushing
Cheeses
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Meat Toppings
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup cooked and chopped bacon
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Shells: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush both sides of each flour tortilla with olive oil. Drape the tortillas over the edges of two oven-safe baking racks or taco molds to create taco shapes. Bake for 5–7 minutes until the tortillas are crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly to maintain their shape.
- Warm Sauce: While the shells bake, heat the pizza sauce in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the dried oregano and garlic powder to infuse the sauce with Italian flavors.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon a generous amount of the warm pizza sauce into each crispy taco shell. Layer the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the sauce. Top with crumbled Italian sausage, cooked ground beef, mini pepperoni slices, and chopped bacon to create a hearty and flavorful filling.
- Bake Filled Tacos: Arrange the filled taco shells on a baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for 5–8 minutes or until the cheeses are melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the tacos from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the perfect fusion of pizza and tacos.
Notes
- Customize the meat toppings based on your preference—consider adding Canadian bacon, diced salami, or sausage varieties you like.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the meat or add sliced jalapeños before baking.
- These pizza tacos are delicious served with a side of marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free alternative, though the texture and shape retention may differ.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
