Description
Spicy meat lovers pizza tacos blend Mexican and Italian flavors in a mouthwatering fusion. Crispy tortillas cradle savory pepperoni, sausage, and melted cheese, creating an irresistible handheld feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Toppings:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped pepperoni
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sliced sausage
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup (56 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (38 grams) sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup (38 grams) diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup (38 grams) diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredient:
- 8 small tortillas
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, carefully draining excess fat to ensure a crisp meat base.
- Incorporate pepperoni, bacon, sausage, green bell pepper, and red onion into the cooked beef. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes to meld flavors and soften vegetables.
- Heat oven to 350F (175C), preparing for taco assembly and final baking.
- Gently warm tortillas in the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes, making them flexible and soft for folding.
- Spread pizza sauce across each tortilla, creating a flavorful foundation. Layer the seasoned meat mixture generously, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the meat, allowing it to create a melty blanket. Strategically place black olives for additional texture and flavor.
- Bake tacos for 5-7 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling surface that promises delicious indulgence.
- Allow tacos to rest briefly after removing from oven, then serve immediately while cheese remains molten and ingredients are piping hot.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy tacos and ensure a crispy texture.
- Customize meat ratios based on personal preference or dietary needs, swapping out fatty meats for leaner protein options.
- Use pre-cooked bacon bits to reduce cooking time and minimize additional grease in the dish.
- Choose low-fat cheese alternatives or plant-based cheese for a lighter version of these indulgent tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg