Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish features tender cheese-stuffed tortellini swimming in a savory beef and zesty enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese for an irresistible finish. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe promises comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 oz) package cheese-stuffed tortellini
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Push the aromatics aside and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces until fully cooked.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water; drain.
- Gently fold the cooked tortellini into the beef mixture until well coated.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and let melt over low heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg