Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a mouthwatering fusion dish that marries the comforting texture of cheese-filled tortellini with the bold, zesty flavors of Mexican enchilada sauce and seasoned ground beef. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish.
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 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
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 onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Pour in enchilada sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Toss in the cooked tortellini until well coated in the sauce mixture.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; cover and cook on low until melted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg