Description
A hearty and flavorful Beefy Enchilada Tortellini dish combining tender cheese-filled tortellini with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, salsa, corn, and a creamy cheese blend for a comforting Mexican-American fusion 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 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: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the cheese-filled tortellini according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onion: While tortellini cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the beef with a spoon as it cooks. Continue until beef is browned and cooked through and onions are softened. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Seasonings and Sauces: Return the skillet with beef and onion to the stove. Stir in chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, and dried oregano. Mix to combine the spices evenly.
- Simmer Meat Mixture: Pour in the enchilada sauce, salsa, and drained corn. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Add Cheese and Sour Cream: Stir shredded Mexican cheese blend and sour cream into the simmering beef mixture until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Combine Tortellini and Beef Mixture: Add the drained tortellini to the skillet. Gently stir to coat the pasta thoroughly with the cheesy beef sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top if desired. Serve warm and enjoy this comforting enchilada-flavored tortellini dinner.
Notes
- If using dried tortellini, measure about 1½ cups so that it cooks to approximately 12 oz when rehydrated.
- Drain excess fat after cooking ground beef to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Fresh cilantro adds a bright, fresh flavor but can be omitted if unavailable or undesired.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less chili powder and salsa according to taste.
- This dish can be prepared with frozen or refrigerated tortellini for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
