PEPPERONI PIZZA TACOS

PEPPERONI PIZZA TACOS

Ingredients:

• 8–10 taco shells (hard or soft, your preference)

• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage), cooked and crumbled

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 cup pizza sauce

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

• Optional: sliced olives, chopped bell peppers, red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if using hard taco shells or want melty, crispy tacos.

2. Cook meat: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until soft (about 3–4 minutes). Add the ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.

3. Add sauce: Stir in the pizza sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through.

4. Assemble tacos:

For soft shells: Lay them flat, add the meat mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella, add pepperoni slices, and any optional toppings.

For hard shells: Stand them in a baking dish, fill with meat mixture, top with cheese and pepperoni.

5. Bake (optional): Place tacos in the oven for 8–10 minutes or until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.

6. Serve hot: Garnish with red pepper flakes or fresh herbs if desired.