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Cheesy Taco Stromboli
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Cheesy Taco Stromboli

This Cheesy Taco Stromboli is loaded with seasoned taco beef, Rotel, Chihuahua cheese, and sharp cheddar all wrapped inside crispy golden pizza crust. Perfect for game day, family dinners, parties, and easy comfort food cravings.
Course Dinner, Gameday, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesy Taco Stromboli, easy stromboli recipe, Taco Stromboli
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef chicken, pork or turkey also work
  • 1/4 Cup Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1/8 Cup Water
  • 10.5 oz Can of Rotel, drained very well
  • 1 Refrigerated Pizza Crust
  • 1 3/4 Cup Shredded Chihuahua Cheese + 1/4 cup for the top
  • 1 3/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese + 1/4 cup for the top
  • 1 tbsp Melted Butter
  • Chopped Cilantro optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C.
  • Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain grease very well.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, water, and drained Rotel. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then cool completely.
  • Roll out the pizza crust onto parchment paper into a large rectangle.
  • Sprinkle 1 3/4 cup of the Chihuahua cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Spread the cooled taco meat mixture evenly over the cheese.
  • Top with 1 3/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Starting on the long side closest to you, use the parchment paper to carefully roll the Stromboli up tightly while pulling the parchment paper back as you roll.
  • Pinch the seams and ends closed tightly.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and cut slits across the top about 1 inch apart.
  • Brush with melted butter and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until deep golden brown and cooked through underneath.
  • Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating

You can assemble the Stromboli ahead of time and refrigerate it unbaked for several hours before baking.
Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat, place slices in the oven or air fryer at 350°F / 175°C until heated through and crispy again. The air fryer works especially well for reheating this recipe.
Microwaving works too, but the crust will soften.
You can also freeze baked slices wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.