Description
Cheesy beef enchilada tortellini is a hearty pasta dish with a flavorful blend of ground beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package cheese tortellini (9 ounces)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce and cooked tortellini.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover until cheese melts.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and baked before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy beef enchilada tortellini, beef tortellini, enchilada pasta