Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a mouthwatering fusion dish that brings together the comforting textures of cheese tortellini with the bold flavors of seasoned ground beef and tangy enchilada sauce. This easy-to-make one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a satisfying combination of creamy, cheesy goodness topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant flavors and kid-friendly appeal, this recipe is destined to become a household 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
- 10 oz can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with beef; cook until onion softens.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; toast spices for 1 minute.
- Pour in enchilada sauce; let simmer for 5 minutes before adding cooked tortellini and tossing gently.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; cover and cook on low heat until melted.
- 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: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg