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Cheesy Taco Sticks – Easy Recipes with Ground Beef

These Cheesy Taco Sticks are the ultimate comfort food—warm, gooey, and packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, party snacks, or a fun twist on taco night, this recipe combines the bold taste of seasoned beef and melty cheese wrapped in golden pizza dough. Easy recipes with ground beef like this one are crowd-pleasers, and it fits perfectly within categories like quick and easy recipes, easy dinner recipes, bread easy recipes, air fryer easy recipes, easy meal recipes, and easy appetizer recipes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer easy recipes, bread easy recipes, easy appetizer recipes, easy dinner recipes, easy meal recipes, easy recipes with ground beef, quick and easy recipes
Servings: 6 pieces
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain the excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning to the beef according to the package instructions. Let it simmer until well combined.
  4. Unroll the pizza dough and cut it into 6 rectangles.
  5. Spoon a portion of the taco meat onto each piece of dough and top with shredded cheese.
  6. Fold the dough over the filling, pinch the edges to seal, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush each stick with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and parsley.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with salsa or sour cream.