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project: "[[00_MANIFEST-recipes]]"
folder: "[[00_INDEX-entrees-recipes]]"
title: Pepperoni Pizza Tacos
servings: 4
ingredients:
  - "***Meat filling***"
  - 1 tbsp olive oil
  - 3 garlic cloves, minced
  - 1 lb Italian pork sausage
  - 2 oz pepperoni slices, quartered
  - 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  - 2 tsp oregano
  - 1 tsp garlic powder
  - Salt & pepper to taste
  - 3 tbsp tomato paste
  - "***Toppings***"
  - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  - 3/4 cup pizza sauce
  - Extra pepperoni
  - "Optional: Parmesan for garnish"
  - Parsley for garnish
instructions:
  - "**Heat the oven** — Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray."
  - "**Cook the meat** — Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Stir in the pepperoni, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the tomato paste, stirring until fully combined."
  - "**Assemble the tacos** — Spoon the meat mixture into your crispy tortillas. Top with pizza sauce and plenty of mozzarella. Place extra pepperoni slices over the cheese. Season with fresh black pepper and Italian seasoning. Place your tacos in the greased baking dish."
  - "**Bake the tacos** — Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melty."
  - "**Garnish the tacos** — Top the baked tacos with Parmesan and parsley if you’d like. Enjoy dipped in pizza sauce or ranch."
protein:
  - pork
active-preparation-minutes: 20
cook-time-minutes: 15
equipment:
  - oven
  - stove
source_url: https://www.tiktok.com/@smileyrecipes/video/7691473807076265246
source_platform: tiktok
source_creator: smileyrecipes
imported_at: 2026-10-02T15:34:24.425Z
notes:
  - "summary: Crispy taco shells filled with Italian sausage and pepperoni, topped with pizza sauce and mozzarella, then baked until melty."
  - Servings not found in the source — set to 4.
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