Description
Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a quick dinner idea that’s full of bold flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe combines cheesy tortellini, seasoned ground beef, and spicy enchilada sauce in one hearty skillet. It’s the perfect comfort food mashup for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or family-friendly meals. Ideal for dinner ideas, easy recipes, or food ideas that blend pasta with Mexican flair.
Ingredients
450g ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups red enchilada sauce
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
500g cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes with green chilies and mix well.
3. Pour in the enchilada sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Add cheese tortellini and stir to coat. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover again, and let melt for 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, top with sour cream and chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
Use refrigerated tortellini for quicker cooking and best texture.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add corn or black beans to stretch the meal and add variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food, pasta dinner, family meal