Description
This Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini recipe combines the flavors of traditional Mexican enchiladas with cheesy tortellini pasta for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
Enchilada Sauce:
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
Cream Cheese:
- ½ cup cream cheese
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Onion:
- ½ medium onion, diced
Garlic:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chili Powder:
- 1 tsp chili powder
Ground Cumin:
- ½ tsp ground cumin
Salt and Pepper:
- To taste
Fresh Cilantro:
- Optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent (3–4 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add Enchilada Sauce: Pour in the enchilada sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Cream Cheese: Add cream cheese in chunks and stir until fully melted and combined.
- Combine Tortellini: Fold in the cheese tortellini. Cook on medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes until tender and heated through.
- Add Mozzarella: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes, or broil until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot!
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- For extra heat, top with sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini, Enchilada Tortellini recipe, Beef Tortellini, Cheesy Tortellini
