Description
This Beefy Enchilada Tortellini recipe combines the cheesy comfort of tortellini with the bold flavors of enchilada sauce and seasoned ground beef, topped with melted Mexican cheese and a touch of sour cream for creaminess. It's a quick and hearty dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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: Boil a pot of water and cook the cheese-filled tortellini according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onions: While tortellini cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Spices and Sauces: Return the skillet to stove and stir in chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, dried oregano, enchilada sauce, salsa, and drained corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer to combine the flavors.
- Add Cheese and Sour Cream: Stir in shredded Mexican cheese blend and sour cream until the sauce becomes creamy and well blended.
- Combine Tortellini and Beef Mixture: Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and stir gently to coat the pasta evenly with the cheesy, beef enchilada sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- If using dried tortellini, measure about 1½ cups which will yield approximately 12 oz when cooked.
- Drain excess fat from the cooked ground beef to reduce greasiness.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and lower fat option.
- Use fresh corn instead of canned if preferred, adjust cooking time slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
