Description
A hearty and flavorful Beefy Enchilada Tortellini dish combining tender cheese-filled tortellini with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, salsa, and a creamy cheese blend. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner with a Mexican-American twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese filled tortellini, refrigerated, frozen or dried*
- 1 lb ground beef, lean
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano, dried
- 10 oz enchilada sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 15 oz corn, canned, drained
- 1½ cups Mexican 3 cheese blend, shredded
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp cilantro, freshly chopped, optional
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onion: While tortellini cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat with a spoon, cooking until beef is no longer pink and onions are softened. Drain excess fat.
- Add Seasonings and Sauces: Return skillet to stovetop and add chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, oregano, enchilada sauce, salsa, and drained corn. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add Cheese and Sour Cream: Stir shredded Mexican cheese blend and sour cream into the skillet until the sauce becomes creamy and well combined.
- Combine Tortellini and Sauce: Add the drained tortellini into the skillet with the beef and sauce mixture. Stir well to coat all the tortellini with the cheesy beef sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful beefy enchilada tortellini.
Notes
- If using dried tortellini, measure about 1 ½ cups dried to yield approximately 12 oz cooked tortellini.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Adjust chili powder and garlic salt to your preferred spice level.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
