Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos Recipe
A fun and tasty fusion of pizza and tacos, with all your favorite pizza toppings wrapped up in a crispy taco shell. Perfect for a crowd or a unique meal for your family.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- Taco shells (soft or hard, your choice)
- Optional garnishes: fresh basil, red onion, or more cheese
Instructions:
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Prepare the meat:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Once browned and fully cooked, drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped pepperoni, crumbled bacon, and sausage to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir well to combine and heat everything through.
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Add the pizza sauce:
- Pour in the pizza sauce and stir to combine all the meats. Simmer for about 3–5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Assemble the tacos:
- Warm your taco shells according to the package instructions.
- Spoon the meat mixture into each taco shell, filling it generously.
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Top with pizza toppings:
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the meat mixture.
- Add the sliced black olives and diced bell pepper for extra flavor and color.
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Bake the tacos:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the tacos on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish and serve:
- Once out of the oven, you can add optional garnishes like fresh basil, a few red onion slices, or extra cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious fusion of pizza and tacos!