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Pizza Enchiladas with Ground Beef

Cozy and comforting pizza enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef, pepperoni, and melty cheese—an easy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb lean ground beef for the hearty filling
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion adds sweetness and crunch
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper adds texture and color
  • 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni for classic pizza flavor
  • 12 slices pepperoni slices to top the enchiladas
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped, for flavor
  • 1 cup pizza sauce divided between filling and topping
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning adds Italian herb flavor
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese creamy texture in filling
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese melty cheese for filling and topping
  • 1/2 cup crumbled bacon adds smoky, savory crunch
  • 6 large flour tortillas soft and sturdy wraps

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until fully browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  3. Step 3: Add diced onions, green bell pepper, and chopped pepperoni to the skillet; cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Stir in chopped garlic and cook for 2 minutes until aromatic.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and crumbled bacon until creamy and well combined.
  6. Step 6: Lay flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spoon a generous amount of beef mixture down the center of each tortilla and roll tightly.
  7. Step 7: Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange rolled tortillas seam side down.
  8. Step 8: Pour remaining pizza sauce evenly over rolled tortillas, covering edges.
  9. Step 9: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then arrange pepperoni slices and scatter crumbled bacon over cheese.
  10. Step 10: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned around edges.
  11. Step 11: Allow enchiladas to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Substitute ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for variation. Try adding mushrooms, black olives, or jalapeños for extra flavor. Prepare enchiladas a day ahead for easy meal prep. For extra crispness, broil 1-2 minutes after baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3-4 days or freeze portions for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes for best texture.