Cheesy Taco Sticks with Beef (Printable)

Soft dough wrapped around spiced beef and gooey cheese, baked to golden perfection for easy dipping.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 lb ground beef

02 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

08 - 1 can (14 oz) refrigerated pizza dough

09 - Fresh cilantro or chives, chopped

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.

03 - Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until well mixed. Set aside to cool slightly.

04 - Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle (approximately 12 × 16 inches). Cut into 8 equal strips.

05 - Place a spoonful of the seasoned beef and a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese along one edge of each dough strip.

06 - Fold the dough over the filling, pinch and seal the edges tightly to form a stick.

07 - Arrange the sticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.

08 - Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

09 - Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

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Let the beef cool slightly before filling or the dough will get soggy and hard to seal
Really pinch those edges tight or you will lose precious cheese to the baking sheet
The sticks are done when they are deeply golden on top and sound hollow when tapped

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Homemade pizza dough yields an even better texture if you have the time
Add diced jalapeños to the filling if your crowd can handle the heat
Freeze unbaked sticks on a parchment-lined tray, then transfer to a bag for later