Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a delightful fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. This comforting dish features tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a creamy enchilada sauce, savory ground beef, and a medley of spices that create an explosion of flavor. With its gooey cheese topping and quick preparation time, it’s bound 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)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella & cheddar)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Pour in enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before adding tortellini.
- Top with shredded cheeses and cover; cook on low heat until melted (2–3 minutes).
- Stir in sour cream and garnish with 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: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg