Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines with Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini. This comforting dish features tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a rich, zesty enchilada sauce, complemented by savory ground beef and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy family gathering, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also satisfies everyone’s cravings for hearty flavors. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a delicious plate of Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini that promises to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for about 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes; add cooked tortellini and mix well.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; cover and cook on low until melted (about 2–3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream; garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg