Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos
Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos blend the best of both worlds, offering a delightful fusion of savory pizza flavors encased in a crunchy taco shell. Each bite is packed with seasoned ground beef, spicy pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella, all drizzled with rich pizza sauce. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, this dish is sure to become a crowd favorite. Are you ready to elevate your taco night?
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 taco shells (hard or soft)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 lb Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange taco shells on a baking sheet and warm for 5-7 minutes.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned; drain excess fat.
- 3. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- 4. Spoon pizza sauce into each taco shell, fill with meat mixture, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- 5. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg