in for a treat. Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos are the perfect comfort-food mashup: crispy taco shells
stuffed with seasoned meat, pepperoni, gooey mozzarella, and a punchy pizza sauce—then baked (or air-fried) until
everything melts together into one irresistible bite.
This recipe is made for busy nights, game-day spreads, or any time you want something fun that makes people say
“Wait… what IS that?” The best part is how customizable it is. You can go classic with sausage and pepperoni,
dial it up with bacon and ham, or keep it family-friendly with mild seasonings. Either way, you get that
pizza-shop flavor with taco-night energy.
Think of these as a “handheld pizza pocket” with a crunchy shell, but without the fuss of dough. Quick to build,
fast to cook, and guaranteed to disappear.
Ingredients:
For the Meat Filling
- 450 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 225 g (1/2 lb) Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
- 1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for deeper flavor)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richer “pizza” depth)
Pizza Taco Build
- 10–12 crunchy taco shells (or small flour tortillas, folded and baked)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups pizza sauce (or marinara)
- 2 to 3 cups shredded mozzarella (low-moisture works best)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional, but excellent)
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional, but very “meat lovers”)
- 1/2 cup diced ham (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Sliced black olives
- Thinly sliced mushrooms
- Green peppers (diced small)
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Ranch or garlic sauce for dipping
