Description
Pizza Tacos are a fun and delicious fusion of two comfort food favorites: pizza and tacos. This recipe features a savory blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, topped with classic pizza ingredients like pepperoni, olives, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese, all nestled in a crispy flour tortilla. Baked to bubbly perfection and garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan, these pizza tacos make a perfect quick dinner or party snack that combines cheesy, meaty, and flavorful elements in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pizza Toppings
- 1/2 lb pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Other
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully browned. Drain any excess fat. Add the dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then stir everything together well to combine all the flavors.
- Prepare the Tacos: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay out the small flour tortillas on a flat surface. Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce on each tortilla. Then, evenly distribute the cooked meat mixture over the tortillas. Top each one with pepperoni slices, black olives, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the Tacos: Arrange the prepared tortillas on a baking sheet. Bake them in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the tortillas have crisped up nicely.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza tacos from the oven and let them cool slightly to avoid burning. Garnish with freshly chopped basil, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if you like some heat. Cut each pizza taco into wedges for easy serving, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option if desired, but the texture will be different.
- Feel free to add other favorite pizza toppings such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions before baking.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the meat and add extra vegetables and a plant-based meat substitute.
- Keep an eye on the tortillas while baking to prevent burning since baking times can vary depending on the oven.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
