Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a mouthwatering fusion dish that brilliantly marries the rich flavors of Mexican enchiladas with the comforting texture of Italian cheese tortellini. This hearty meal features tender cheese-filled pasta coated in savory ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and two types of melted cheese, finished off with a dollop of sour cream. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe takes just 35 minutes to prepare and is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Customize it with your favorite proteins or veggies to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz can enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- 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; sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes; then add cooked tortellini and mix well.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, cover, and cook on low until cheese melts (2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat, swirl in sour cream, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg