Description
Pizza Enchiladas Ground Beef is a delicious twist on a classic dinner, combining the flavors of pizza and enchiladas for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 ounces chopped pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup crumbled bacon
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups pizza sauce (for topping)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- Pepperoni slices as needed (for topping)
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon (for topping)
Instructions
- Set oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and allow to preheat.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and chopped pepperoni to the skillet. Continue to sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in chopped garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 1/3 cup pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, ricotta, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and 1/3 cup crumbled bacon to the skillet. Mix until combined and heated through.
- Distribute the beef mixture evenly down the center of each flour tortilla, then roll tightly.
- Place each filled tortilla seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Pour 2 cups pizza sauce over the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, desired pepperoni slices, and 1/4 cup crumbled bacon evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and golden brown.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional toppings such as olives or jalapeños to suit your taste.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg