Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Tacos
A delightful mash-up of pizza and tacos, featuring seasoned beef, mozzarella, and pepperoni, all wrapped in crispy tortillas.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 preferred for juiciness)
- 8 pieces Taco-sized flour tortillas Easier to work with.
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese Get it pre-shredded.
- 30 slices Pepperoni slices Use classic or spicy.
- 1 cup Pizza sauce Your favorite brand is fine.
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning Essential for pizza flavor.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil For frying.
Optional Ingredients
- to taste Red pepper flakes For added heat.
- to taste Chopped onions
- to taste Jalapeños For those who like spice.
- optional Fresh basil or parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Cooking the Beef
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break it up as it browns.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning while it cooks for 6-8 minutes.
- Drain excess grease, return to heat, and pour in enough pizza sauce to create a meaty mixture. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Assembling the Tacos
- Take a tortilla and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on one half.
- Spoon a pile of the hot beef mixture on top and layer with pepperoni slices.
- Fold the tortilla to make a taco, being careful not to overload it.
Frying the Tacos
- Wipe out the skillet and add a splash of olive oil.
- Fry the tacos one or two at a time, cooking each side for about 2 minutes or until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Keep them covered until all tacos are done.
Serving
- Serve warm, optionally with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Don't overstuff the tacos to prevent blowouts. For crispy tacos, brush more oil before the second flip. Leftovers reheat well.