Pizza Enchiladas Beef
Experience the delightful combination of pizza and enchiladas with this Pizza Enchiladas Beef recipe. Soft tortillas are filled with seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all enveloped in rich enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese. This dish is perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, offering bold flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onions until translucent. Add the bell peppers and cook for an additional five minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and brown thoroughly while breaking it apart. Season with cumin and chili powder.
- Stir in half of the enchilada sauce until the beef and veggies are well coated.
- Spoon the filling onto one end of each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or shredded chicken. - Enhance flavor by adding jalapeños or olives as toppings before baking. - To avoid soggy enchiladas, fill them moderately and allow them to rest before serving.