Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a mouthwatering fusion dish that blends the comforting creaminess of cheese tortellini with the bold flavors of seasoned ground beef and zesty enchilada sauce. This easy, one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking just 35 minutes to prepare. Topped with gooey melted cheese and finished with fresh cilantro and sour cream, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether served family-style in a warm casserole dish or in individual bowls for a dinner party, this dish is sure to impress. Elevate your meal with customizable toppings and sides that cater to every taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook 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 until softened.
- Stir in spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper) and cook for one minute.
- Mix in the enchilada sauce and simmer for five minutes.
- Add cooked tortellini to the skillet; toss to coat evenly.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar; cover until cheese melts.
- Remove from heat; 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 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg