Description
Sizzling meat lovers pizza tacos blend Mexican and Italian cuisines into one irresistible handheld delight. Packed with savory meats, melted cheese, and zesty toppings, you’ll crave these flavor-packed treats that elevate classic comfort food to new culinary heights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) Italian sausage, crumbled
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) pepperoni slices
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cheese and Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 taco-sized flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned, carefully draining any excess fat.
- Incorporate chopped onions, diced green bell peppers, and minced garlic into the meat mixture, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Infuse the mixture with marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes, allowing flavors to meld by simmering for 5 minutes.
- Heat oven to 375F (190C), preparing a baking sheet for the upcoming assembly.
- Layer the robust meat mixture generously across flour tortillas, ensuring even distribution and complete coverage.
- Lavishly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the meat, creating a rich, melty foundation.
- Carefully fold tortillas into half-moon taco shapes, pressing edges to seal the savory filling inside.
- Position prepared tacos on the baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese becomes golden and bubbly, and tortillas transform into crispy, golden vessels.
- Retrieve from oven and delicately garnish with freshly torn basil leaves for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option.
- Drain meat thoroughly to prevent soggy tortillas and maintain crispy texture during baking.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Prep tortillas beforehand by lightly brushing with olive oil to achieve extra crispiness and golden edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 404 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg