Description
Bold, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes, Beef Enchilada Tortellini is the perfect one-pan fusion of Tex-Mex and Italian comfort food. This easy dinner recipe combines tender ground beef, cheesy tortellini, and smoky enchilada sauce into a creamy, savory meal that satisfies both cravings and busy weeknight schedules.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped cilantro, green onions, extra cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese tortellini. Cover and simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Lower the heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Gently mix in sour cream to create a creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, or extra cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Let the enchilada sauce simmer with the beef to deepen flavor before adding pasta.
- Always stir in cheese and sour cream at the end to keep the sauce smooth and creamy.
- This dish is easily customizable—try adding corn, black beans, or diced peppers for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tex-Mex, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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