Pizza Enchiladas with Ground Beef and Bacon Recipe
These Pizza Enchiladas with Ground Beef combine the flavors of classic pizza with a fun enchilada twist. Stuffed with a savory blend of ground beef, pepperoni, ricotta, and mozzarella, then topped with more cheese, pepperoni, and bacon, they are baked to perfection for a delicious, family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped pepperoni
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
Assembly and Topping
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce (for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (for topping)
- 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon (for topping)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and no longer pink.
- Add aromatics and pepperoni: Stir in the diced onion, green bell pepper, and chopped pepperoni. Continue cooking until vegetables soften and the pepperoni releases its flavorful oils.
- Incorporate garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, to release its aroma without allowing it to burn.
- Combine filling ingredients: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and crumbled bacon until all ingredients are well combined into a rich filling.
- Fill tortillas: Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon an even amount of the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla, being careful not to overfill to ensure easy rolling.
- Assemble in baking dish: Lightly grease a baking dish. Place the filled tortillas seam-side down in the dish to keep them sealed during baking.
- Top with sauce and cheese: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the tops of the tortillas, covering edge to edge. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the assembled enchiladas for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the tortillas are lightly browned.
- Rest and serve: Allow the enchiladas to cool slightly before slicing and serving. This helps the filling set and makes them easier to serve.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the enchiladas for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free variation, but soften them before rolling.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
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