Pizza Enchilada Bake Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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450 g ground beef, Italian sausage, or sliced pepperoni (or a combination)
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1/2 medium onion, diced
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1/2 green bell pepper, diced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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120 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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60 g mini pepperoni slices (optional)
→ Sauce
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360 ml pizza sauce or marinara sauce
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Enchiladas
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8 small flour tortillas
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120 g shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping
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25 g grated Parmesan cheese
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Assorted toppings: sliced black olives, mushrooms, jalapeños, fresh basil or oregano (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef, Italian sausage, or pepperoni until fully browned.
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Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in garlic powder or minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 additional minute.
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Remove skillet from heat. Fold in 120 g shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni slices if using.
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Spread 60 ml of pizza sauce evenly across the bottom of a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.
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Fill each tortilla with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
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Pour remaining pizza sauce over rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the top with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and any preferred toppings such as sliced olives, mushrooms, or jalapeños.
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
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Garnish with fresh basil or oregano if desired. Serve hot with a side salad or garlic bread.
# Notes:
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Ensure tortillas are rolled tightly to prevent filling from spilling. Enchiladas can be prepped ahead and refrigerated before baking.