Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos
ingredient
1/2 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
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
8 small flour tortillas
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garnish:
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. Stir to combine.
Prepare the Tacos:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each tortilla.
Evenly distribute the cooked meat mixture over the tortillas.
Top with pepperoni slices, black olives, shredded mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
Bake the Tacos:
Place the prepared tortillas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the tortillas are crispy.
Garnish and Serve:
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Garnish with chopped basil, grated Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Cut each pizza taco into wedges and serve warm.
20 tips for perfect Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos:
- Use Fresh Tortillas: Fresh tortillas will have the best texture and flavor.
- Preheat the Oven: Ensure your oven is preheated to 375°F (190°C) for even baking.
- Cook Meat Thoroughly: Brown the Italian sausage and ground beef completely.
- Drain Excess Fat: Remove any excess fat from the cooked meat to avoid greasy tacos.
- Spread Sauce Evenly: Apply a thin, even layer of pizza sauce on each tortilla.
- Layer Ingredients Properly: Distribute the meat mixture, cheese, and toppings evenly.
- Don’t Overstuff: Avoid overloading tortillas to prevent sogginess and difficulty in baking.
- Crisp the Edges: Bake until the tortilla edges are crispy for a satisfying texture.
- Check Cheese Melting: Ensure cheese is melted and bubbly before removing from the oven.
- Use a Baking Sheet: Place tortillas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pre-Cook Sausage: Crumble and cook the Italian sausage to ensure it cooks thoroughly.
- Grate Your Own Cheese: Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Adjust Spices: Customize the amount of garlic powder and oregano to taste.
- Warm Tortillas: Lightly warm tortillas before adding toppings for better texture.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Garnish with fresh basil for added flavor and freshness.
- Experiment with Toppings: Try additional toppings like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Use a Pizza Stone: If available, a pizza stone can provide a crispier crust.
- Let Cool Slightly: Allow the tacos to cool for a few minutes before slicing to set the cheese.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the tacos right after baking for the best texture and flavor.
- Add Extra Sauce: Serve with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage crumbled
- 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
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Garnish:
- 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. Stir to combine.
- Prepare the Tacos:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each tortilla.
- Evenly distribute the cooked meat mixture over the tortillas.
- Top with pepperoni slices, black olives, shredded mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
- Bake the Tacos:
- Place the prepared tortillas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the tortillas are crispy.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped basil, grated Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cut each pizza taco into wedges and serve warm.