Description
A hearty and flavorful Beefy Enchilada Tortellini dish combining cheesy tortellini, seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and Mexican spices for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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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 dried oregano
- 10 oz enchilada sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 15 oz canned corn, drained
- 1½ cups Mexican 3 cheese blend, shredded
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the ground beef mixture: While the tortellini cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the beef, until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat from the skillet and return it to the stove.
- Add spices and sauce: Stir in chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, oregano, enchilada sauce, salsa, and drained corn. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add cheese and sour cream: Mix in the shredded Mexican cheese blend and sour cream until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Combine tortellini and sauce: Add the drained tortellini to the skillet and stir gently to coat all pieces with the cheesy beef sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the top if desired and serve hot. Enjoy your flavorful Beefy Enchilada Tortellini!
Notes
- If using dried tortellini, measure about 1½ cups to yield approximately 12 oz after cooking.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- For a spicier kick, add additional chili powder or diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated on stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
