Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender tortellini, savory ground beef, and zesty enchilada sauce for a delightful meal that’s both quick and satisfying. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, promising a fiesta of flavors that’s sure to please everyone at the table. With its cheesy goodness and vibrant colors, it’s an instant classic you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and bell peppers.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add bell peppers and ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil water in another pot and cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Add cooked tortellini to the skillet with the beef mixture and stir well.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top and cover briefly until melted.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg