Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a deliciously comforting dish that melds the rich flavors of cheesy enchiladas with the fun texture of tortellini. Ideal for family dinners or potlucks, this recipe brings together ground beef, creamy cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce in a quick and easy one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Reduce heat to low, mix in both cheeses and sour cream until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add spices like cumin or chili powder to the beef mixture. You can substitute ground beef with black beans for a vegetarian version. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.