Description
Cheesy Enchilada Beef Tortellini Skillet is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender cheese tortellini, savory ground beef, and zesty enchilada sauce—all topped with gooey melted cheese. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Quick to prepare and even easier to clean up, it’s a family favorite that’s sure to warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until tender.
- Stir in ground beef and cook until browned.
- Pour in enchilada sauce along with cumin and chili powder. Mix well on low heat for flavor melding.
- Fold in cheese tortellini and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and cover briefly until melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg