Name: Flavorful Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (lean); 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green); 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional, for extra spice); 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese; 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish); 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

Description

When comfort food and Mexican flavors collide with Italian pasta favorites, magic happens. This Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini brings together everything you love about a beef enchilada and the hearty, cheesy goodness of tortellini into one unforgettable skillet dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef (lean)

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)

1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 cup beef broth

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp chili powder (optional, for extra spice)

1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes, then add ground beef. Cook until beef is browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat.

Simmer the sauce: Stir in enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook the tortellini: Stir in the cheese tortellini. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, until the tortellini are tender and heated through.

Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Cover again and cook for another 2 minutes, until the cheese melts into gooey perfection.

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions before serving. Enjoy hot!

Notes

Use fresh tortellini: Refrigerated tortellini cook quickly and have better texture than frozen.

Don’t overcook the pasta: Since tortellini is delicate, it only needs a few minutes to become perfectly tender.

Season your beef well: A well-seasoned beef base makes the sauce even richer and more authentic.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 590
Sugar: 6g
Fat: 32g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g

Keywords: Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini