Description
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini is a delicious Tex-Mex fusion dish that combines the flavors of beef enchiladas with cheesy tortellini pasta. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade mix)
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
For the Tortellini:
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- sliced jalapeños
- extra cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 6–7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add Flavors: Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain well.
- Combine and Melt Cheese: Add cooked tortellini to the beef mixture and stir to combine. Sprinkle both cheeses over the top, cover, and cook on low for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- For a creamier dish, stir ½ cup sour cream into the beef mixture before adding the tortellini.
- You can also bake the mixture in a casserole dish topped with cheese at 375°F for 15 minutes for a bubbly, golden top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop (or Bake for variation)
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
