Description
This Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is the ultimate weeknight comfort meal that brings together the bold flavors of beef enchiladas and the creamy goodness of cheese tortellini—all in one skillet. With simple ingredients, minimal cleanup, and a 30-minute cook time, it’s perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe idea, or hearty food idea for the whole family. Whether you're looking for new dinner ideas, a weeknight meal, or something different from your usual pasta recipes, this dish will hit the spot.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
2 cups red enchilada sauce
9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat.
4. Pour in red enchilada sauce and stir to coat the beef. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add the tortellini and stir gently. Cover and cook according to tortellini package instructions (usually 5–7 minutes).
6. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream until fully combined and creamy.
7. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
8. Optionally, top with extra cheese, cover, and allow to melt for 1–2 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Be sure to stir in the sour cream off the heat or on low to avoid curdling.
Use fresh or refrigerated tortellini for best texture and faster cooking.
If using frozen tortellini, increase simmer time by 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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