Description
A bold fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines, these Cheesy Beef Pizza Enchiladas feature seasoned ground beef rolled in soft tortillas, smothered in pizza sauce, and topped with melty mozzarella and classic pizza toppings.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup pizza sauce, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 flour tortillas (6–8 inches)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ½ cup of pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until flavors are blended. Remove from heat.
- Spread ¼ cup of pizza sauce over the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add pepperoni and olives if using.
- Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining pizza sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Swap beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage for variety.
Use whole wheat or low-carb tortillas for a lighter version.
Add veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for more nutrition.
Can be made ahead and baked later—just cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Freeze before baking for up to 2 months; thaw before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
