Description
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini is a delightful fusion dish combining Tex-Mex and Italian flavors. This one-pan skillet meal features cheese-filled tortellini, seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and gooey melted cheese for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Enchiladas:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 9 to 20 oz cheese-filled tortellini
Enchilada Sauce:
- 10 oz red or green enchilada sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- Salsa, Rotel, or fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Optional: corn and black beans
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
- ¼ to ⅓ cup sour cream
- Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
- Prepare Beef Mixture: Brown ground beef with onion in a skillet, drain excess grease. Add garlic, spices, enchilada sauce, and salsa. Simmer.
- Combine: Stir in cooked tortellini, corn, and beans. Top with cheese and heat until melted.
- Final Touches: Stir in sour cream off-heat until creamy. Garnish with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- This one-pan recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy nights.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Adjust spice levels by choosing different enchilada sauce or adding cayenne.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-5 days and reheated with a splash of broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course (One-Pan Skillet)
- Method: Stovetop (with optional broil finish)
- Cuisine: Fusion (Tex-Mex meets Italian)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~622 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg