These Pizza Tacos are for when pizza night and taco night combine! A meaty sausage and pepperoni filling is combined with pizza sauce and topped with cheese for the perfect family friendly fusion.
We love a good taco night! Some of our other favorite taco recipes are these Hawaiian Tacos and these Brisket Tacos.
If there are 2 things that are always a hit in our house, it is pizza and tacos.
So of course, we had to combine the two to make these Pizza Tacos!
Just imagine a meat lovers pizza, but in a tortilla. And eaten like a taco. That’s what you get here! The flavors are bold and delicious, and this is the perfect weeknight dinner.
You really get the best of both worlds!
Ingredients
- Sausage: I like to buy the bulk Italian sausage because it’s a little easier. But feel free to use links, if desired, and just remove the casings.
- Pepperoni: We have tried this with both regular sized pepperoni, cut into pieces, and the mini pepperoni. We all agreed that the mini pepperoni was better. But both totally worked!
- Pizza Sauce: You can use homemade pizza sauce or store bought. If I have time, I like to make it from scratch, but you can totally go easy with store bought!
- Crushed Red Pepper: This is totally optional, but we love red pepper on our pizza, so it was a no brainer for us!
- Tortillas: You can use corn tortillas or flour tortillas. My family prefers flour, so that’s what we usually go for.
- Cheese: We keep things “traditional” and use mozzarella cheese. I prefer freshly grated, and I like to grate it fine so that it melts easily.
- Basil: This is optional, but brings in some great freshness.
How to Make Pizza Tacos
STEP 1: Cook the sausage in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks.
STEP 2: Once the sausage is cooked, add in the pepperoni. You want to cook this a few more minutes, until the pepperoni starts to get a little crisp. If you are using the mini pepperoni, it will start to cup.
STEP 3: Add in the pizza sauce and the red pepper flakes. Cook this a few minutes, just until it is heated through.
STEP 4: Assemble the tacos by adding some of the meat mixture to each tortilla, then top with mozzarella cheese and basil.
Tips and Tricks
- I like to char my tortillas a bit before serving when using flour tortillas. I do this on my gas stove, but you can also do it in a dry skillet.
- The filling to these tacos is pretty bold. If you want to mellow it out a bit, mix in some ground beef with the ground sausage.
- Feel free to add some veggies to make this a supreme pizza taco! Some peppers and onions or mushrooms would be delicious!
- Store the filing in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can reheat the filling in the microwave or on the stove.
More Pizza Inspired Recipes
Pizza Bagels
Pizza Pasta
Pepperoni Pizza Dip
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Pizza Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 3 oz mini pepperoni
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 8-10 corn or flour tortillas
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil optional
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the Italian sausage, and cook, breaking it up as it cooks.1 pound Italian sausage
- When the sausage is cooked through, add the pepperoni and cook for a few more minutes, until the pepperoni is crisp around the edges.3 oz mini pepperoni
- Stir in the pizza sauce and red pepper and cook for a few minutes, until heated through.1 cup pizza sauce, Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Heat the tortillas, if desired.8-10 corn or flour tortillas
- To assemble, place some of the sausage mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with mozzarella cheese, and basil, if desired.3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, Fresh basil
Chels R. says
Ugh, one car is the worst! I hope you get it fixed and back to you soon. I love these tacos-a very fun idea.
bev @ bevcooks says
I am soooooo into this.
Joanne says
That would drive me crazy! It makes me very grateful that I can walk everywhere. But i bet you’ve become great at making pantry meals. Pretty sure these tacos are the.boy’s dream food.
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Oh wow, these are so happening here soon! Love Taco’s and this version has to be one of the best yet!
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
That’s a great idea combining pizza and tacos, I love it! Food mash-ups are the best!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Meat lovers pizza tacos with pepperoni’s?!! This is brilliant . . and those Stand ‘N Stuff taco shells are awesome. . the only ones I buy for my kids. . they love them because they can stand up on their own! 🙂
ashley@blondegirlcravings says
Being without a vehicle can be very frustrating! I hope it gets fixed soon. These look delicious, two of my favorites combined!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
Hopefully your car gets fixed soon (and doesn’t cost a fortune)! I go stir crazy when I don’t have a car for a few days and even though I have no where I have to be, I still like to get out of the house! Loving these tacos! What a great idea to change up taco night!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
Combining pizza and tacos on taco night, what? I’ve heard of taco pizza, but never pizza tacos. They look tasty! What a great idea!