Description
Can’t decide between pizza night and enchiladas? Now you don’t have to. These Cheesy Pizza Enchiladas combine the bold, familiar flavors of a meat-lover’s pizza with the cozy, saucy comfort of enchiladas. Soft tortillas are filled with seasoned beef, pepperoni, and mozzarella, then baked in pizza sauce until bubbly and golden. It’s fun, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 cup mini pepperoni slices (or chopped regular pepperoni)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1½ cups pizza sauce, divided
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6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
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Optional garnishes: chopped parsley or basil, red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan
Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. -
Cook the Beef
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess grease. -
Make the Filling
Lower heat and stir in 1 cup pizza sauce and ½ cup pepperoni. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat. -
Assemble the Enchiladas
Spoon beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with mozzarella, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish. -
Top & Bake
Pour remaining ½ cup pizza sauce over the enchiladas. Top with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. -
Optional Broil
For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end—watch closely. -
Serve
Rest for 5 minutes. Garnish as desired and serve warm.
Notes
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Don’t overfill the tortillas—this helps prevent tearing.
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Let the filling cool slightly before rolling for easier handling.
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Shred mozzarella from a block for better melting.
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For a lighter version, use lean beef, turkey pepperoni, or part-skim mozzarella.
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Serve with a crisp green salad to balance the richness.