Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini, where comforting Italian tortellini meets zesty Mexican enchilada flavors. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings and is sure to impress with its creamy texture, savory beef, and melty cheese.
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
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef while breaking it apart; drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; toast spices for about 1 minute.
- Pour in enchilada sauce; simmer for 5 minutes to marry flavors. Toss cooked tortellini into the mixture to coat evenly.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; cover skillet and cook on low for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and garnish with cilantro before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1½ cups (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg