Description
This Beefy Enchilada Tortellini recipe is a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal combining tender cheese tortellini with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese for a creamy, satisfying dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese filled tortellini, refrigerated or frozen (or 1 1/2 cups dried)
- 1 lb ground beef, lean
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 10 oz enchilada sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 15 oz canned corn, drained
- 1½ cups Mexican 3 cheese blend, shredded
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions until tender. If using dried tortellini, cook until al dente, then drain well.
- Brown the beef and onions: While tortellini cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the meat until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Add seasonings and sauce: Return the skillet to the stove and stir in chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, oregano, enchilada sauce, salsa, and drained corn. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to blend flavors.
- Make the sauce creamy: Stir in the shredded Mexican cheese blend and sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine tortellini and beef mixture: Drain cooked tortellini and add it into the beef and cheese sauce mixture. Stir gently to ensure the tortellini is evenly coated with the creamy enchilada sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro if using. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty Beefy Enchilada Tortellini!
Notes
- If using dried tortellini, measure out 1 1/2 cups before cooking so it yields about 12 oz cooked.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a spicy salsa.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for ground beef to lighten the dish.
- Use lactose-free sour cream for a low lactose option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
