Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a mouthwatering fusion dish that combines tender tortellini with a creamy, zesty beef enchilada sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers bold flavors and comforting textures in just 30 minutes, making it a family favorite. Top it off with sour cream and cilantro for an extra touch of freshness and enjoy the fiesta on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream and chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion in oil until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it browns. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in enchilada sauce, stir well to combine, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in cooked tortellini, mixing carefully.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover the skillet for about 3 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot with optional sour cream and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef. Add black beans or corn for extra nutrition. Toss in any leftover veggies for added flavor and texture.