Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a delicious fusion dish that combines the comforting textures of creamy cheese tortellini with the zesty flavors of beef enchiladas. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this quick recipe offers a mouthwatering blend of seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese, creating a meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until onion softens (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss in cooked tortellini until well coated.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; cover skillet until cheeses melt (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg