Beef Enchilada Tortellini
Beef Enchilada Tortellini combines the comforting textures of cheese-filled tortellini with zesty ground beef and rich enchilada sauce, creating a unique fusion dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With melty cheese and aromatic spices, each bite offers an explosion of flavor that warms your soul. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Prepare ingredients: Chop onion and mince garlic; thaw frozen tortellini.
- 2. Cook ground beef: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in oil until softened. Add beef, cooking until browned.
- 3. Mix sauce: Stir in enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4. Cook tortellini: Boil salted water, add tortellini, and cook until al dente; drain.
- 5. Combine: Fold cooked tortellini into beef mixture until well coated.
- 6. Add cheese: Sprinkle cheese on top, cover to melt (3-5 minutes). Serve with extra enchilada sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg