Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a mouthwatering fusion dish that beautifully combines the comforting textures of cheese tortellini with savory ground beef, all smothered in rich enchilada sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe features a delightful mix of Mexican and Italian flavors that will leave everyone asking for more. Topped with a generous layer of melted cheese and a dollop of sour cream, it’s an easy, satisfying meal that brings warmth and joy to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 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; cook until softened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; toast spices for about 1 minute.
- Pour in enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Toss cooked tortellini into the mixture until well coated.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; cover skillet and melt on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream before serving; garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg