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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini

Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini for a Cozy Night In

A delightful fusion of Tex-Mex and Italian flavors, this Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a quick and satisfying comfort food perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Tex-Mex
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium Onion diced, preferably white or yellow
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Pasta
  • 20 ounces Tortellini cheese-filled
For the Sauce
  • 15 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Stir occasionally, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Mix thoroughly, allowing the spices to coat the meat evenly for about 1-2 minutes.
  3. While the beef simmers, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until they are al dente, typically 3-5 minutes.
  4. In the same skillet with the seasoned beef, stir in the red enchilada sauce and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Gently fold the cooked tortellini into the beef-sauce mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to break the pasta as you mix.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the mixed tortellini and beef mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit for about 2-3 minutes on low heat until the cheese melts beautifully.
  7. Once the cheese is melted, remove the skillet from the heat and uncover. Garnish your dish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 870mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Feel free to swap ingredients or add a spicy kick with jalapeños for extra flavor. Adjust seasonings to your liking throughout the cooking process.

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