Description
A hearty and flavorful Beefy Enchilada Tortellini recipe combining tender cheese-filled tortellini with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, salsa, corn, and a creamy cheese blend for a delicious Mexican-American fusion dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
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: Cook the tortellini in a pot of boiling water according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onion: Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking while breaking the beef apart until it is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Spices and Sauces: Return the skillet to the stove and stir in chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, oregano, enchilada sauce, salsa, and drained corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate Cheese and Cream: Stir in the shredded Mexican cheese blend and sour cream, mixing until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Combine Tortellini and Sauce: Add the cooked and drained tortellini into the beef and sauce mixture. Stir gently to coat the tortellini evenly with the creamy, beefy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful enchilada tortellini dish.
Notes
- If using dried tortellini, use about 1½ cups so that when cooked it yields approximately 12 oz.
- For a leaner version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Adjust the spice levels by adding more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Fresh cilantro adds a bright flavor, but it can be omitted if unavailable or disliked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
