Pizza Enchiladas Ground Beef

 

Ingredients

Filling

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 cup diced yellow onion

• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced

• 3 oz pepperoni, chopped

• 1 tbsp chopped garlic

• ⅓ cup pizza sauce

• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ⅓ cup crumbled bacon

• 8 large flour tortillas

Topping

• 2 cups pizza sauce

• 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 3 oz pepperoni slices

• ¼ cup crumbled bacon
  

  Instructions

  Step 1: Prep & Cook Filling

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles until fully browned.

  3. Add onions, bell peppers, and chopped pepperoni. Cook until veggies soften (~5 min).

  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.

  5. Remove from heat and mix in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, ricotta, mozzarella, and bacon until well combined.

  Step 2: Assemble Enchiladas

  6. Spoon filling onto the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.

  Step 3: Add Toppings & Bake

  7. Pour pizza sauce over enchiladas, then top with mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and bacon.

  8. Bake 20–25 min until cheese is melted and edges are golden.

  Step 4: Serve

  9. Let cool slightly, then serve warm.

  Required Tools

  • Large skillet

  • Baking sheet

  • Cooking spray

  Notes

  • Make it spicier: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños to the filling.

  • Vegetarian option: Swap beef for plant-based crumbles and omit bacon.

  • Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.

  Enjoy your Pizza Enchiladas—a cheesy, meaty, family-friendly delight!