Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a mouthwatering fusion dish that seamlessly blends the hearty comfort of cheese tortellini with the savory goodness of seasoned ground beef and vibrant enchilada sauce. Topped with melty mozzarella and cheddar, this one-pot wonder is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a delicious meal that will satisfy both kids and adults alike. With its rich flavors and creamy textures, each bite is an explosion of taste that will leave everyone wanting more.
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
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
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 chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion softens (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in enchilada sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat evenly.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, covering the skillet until melted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg