Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini
Indulge in a delightful twist on classic comfort food with our Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini. This quick and easy recipe brings together tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a rich, zesty beef enchilada sauce, all topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is sure to win over both kids and adults alike. With its creamy texture and bold flavors, it’s not just a meal; it’s a warm hug on your plate that will bring smiles to the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 9 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent (3–4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Drain excess fat.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in chunks of cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Fold in the tortellini and cook on medium-low for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and cover for an additional 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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