Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini combines the bold flavors of enchiladas with cheesy tortellini in one delicious skillet dinner. This easy weeknight meal blends Tex-Mex spices with creamy pasta, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup beef broth
20 oz cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped yellow onion and cook until soft and translucent.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
4. Pour in the enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.
5. Fold in the cheese tortellini. Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is tender.
6. Sprinkle in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until melted and well combined.
7. Turn off heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
You can use fresh or frozen tortellini; adjust cooking time as needed.
Add sour cream or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg