Description
Quick and delicious Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini combines bold flavors and creamy comfort in just over 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef (Can substitute with ground turkey)
- 1 medium Onion (diced) (Shallots can be used instead)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced) (Fresh garlic preferred, garlic powder works too)
- 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce (Choose mild for less heat)
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (Can use Neufchâtel for lower fat)
- 12 ounces Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini (Gluten-free tortellini can be used)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Cheddar cheese can be used for variety)
- to taste Spices (salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin) (Adjust chili powder for spice level)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Drain excess fat.
- Pour in 1 cup of red enchilada sauce and stir thoroughly. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Break 4 ounces of cream cheese into chunks and add to the skillet. Stir until melted and blended into the sauce.
- Gently fold in 12 ounces of refrigerated cheese tortellini and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes until melted.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg