Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a scrumptious fusion dish that brings together the hearty flavors of Mexican cuisine and Italian comfort food. This one-pan meal combines rich cheese tortellini with seasoned ground beef and zesty enchilada sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese. Not only is it a delightful option for busy weeknights, but it’s also perfect for family gatherings or casual dinner parties. With its quick preparation time and kid-friendly appeal, everyone will be asking for seconds!
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
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; 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; cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently toss in the cooked tortellini to coat with the beef mixture.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; cover to melt on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream; garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan
- Cuisine: Mexican/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 380g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg