Cheesy Taco Sticks with Beef (Printable version)

Golden breadsticks filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese, ideal for dipping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1/2 lb ground beef

→ Spices & Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Dairy

05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Dough

08 - 1 can (14 oz) refrigerated pizza dough

→ Optional Garnish

09 - Fresh cilantro or chives, chopped

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle (approximately 12 x 16 inches). Cut into 8 equal strips.
05 - Place a spoonful of seasoned beef and a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese along one edge of each dough strip.
06 - Fold dough over filling, pinch and seal edges tightly to form sticks.
07 - Arrange sticks seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.
08 - Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Theyre basically handheld tacos but with that irresistible pull-apart bread texture
  • The cheese to beef ratio creates these incredible gooey pockets in every bite
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something fun but dont want to deep fry anything
02 -
  • Let the meat cool slightly before filling—hot filling can melt the dough edge and make sealing nearly impossible
  • Overfilling seems tempting but the cheese will leak out and burn on your baking sheet
  • These reheat surprisingly well in a 180°C oven for about 5 minutes if you have leftovers
03 -
  • Use kitchen scissors to cut the dough strips—its faster and less likely to drag the dough than a knife
  • If you want extra crunch, sprinkle some grated parmesan over the butter before baking
  • Freeze unbaked sticks on a tray, then transfer to a bag and bake from frozen at 200°C for 25 minutes

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