Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini Recipe
This Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini recipe combines the flavors of enchiladas with cheesy tortellini for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp each cumin and dried cilantro
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
For the Tortellini:
- 1 19 oz bag of frozen tortellini
- 1 10 oz can of Mild enchilada sauce
- 1 10 oz can of Rotel
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Brown ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion. Drain any excess grease once fully cooked.
- Season the beef: Add salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, cayenne, and minced garlic. Stir well.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in enchilada sauce, Rotel, and frozen tortellini. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway to prevent sticking.
- Finish the dish: Once the tortellini is cooked, stir well and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Cover and cook briefly until the cheese melts. Serve with cilantro and sour cream.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite toppings like sliced jalapeños or diced avocado.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be reheated for quick and easy lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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