@aannmiller
Pepperoni Pizza Tacos
Prep
15m
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Cook
10m
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Total
25m
About This Recipe
Crispy shells. Cheesy fillings. Pizza flavor in every bite.
If you’re craving something fun, bold, and packed with flavor, these Pepperoni Pizza Tacos are the perfect fusion of taco night and pizza night. They’re easy to prepare, family-friendly, and fully customizable with your favorite toppings!
If you’re craving something fun, bold, and packed with flavor, these Pepperoni Pizza Tacos are the perfect fusion of taco night and pizza night. They’re easy to prepare, family-friendly, and fully customizable with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
(Servings:
4)
Scale
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Optional Toppings
Steps
1
Preheat the Oven:
Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup.
Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup.
2
Prepare the Filling:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Add chopped onion and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened. Drain excess fat.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Add chopped onion and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened. Drain excess fat.
3
Add the Sauce:
Pour in the pizza sauce, stir to coat the meat mixture evenly, and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pour in the pizza sauce, stir to coat the meat mixture evenly, and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Assemble the Tacos:
Arrange taco shells upright on the baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture into each shell. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese and top with slices of pepperoni.
Arrange taco shells upright on the baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture into each shell. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese and top with slices of pepperoni.
5
Bake to Melt Perfection:
Bake the tacos for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the shells begin to crisp.
Bake the tacos for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the shells begin to crisp.
6
Finish & Serve:
Remove from oven, garnish with any optional toppings, and serve immediately. Great on their own or paired with a fresh salad or dipping sauce.
Remove from oven, garnish with any optional toppings, and serve immediately. Great on their own or paired with a fresh salad or dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.
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Calories350kcal17%
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Fat21g1%
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Saturated Fat9g0%
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Carbohydrates28g1%
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Fiber2g0%
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Sugar3g0%
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Protein18g0%
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Cholesterol70mg3%
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Sodium850mg42%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Notes
Brush taco shells lightly with olive oil before baking for an extra golden crunch. Want a spicy kick? Add a dash of hot sauce inside each taco before baking.