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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini

Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini for Quick Comfort Food Bliss

This Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini recipe is a comforting and quick meal ready in under 35 minutes, blending savory beef and creamy cheese in tender tortellini.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey or black beans for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Onion yellow onion is ideal
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin omit for milder flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce mild or spicy
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or Neufchâtel for a lighter alternative
For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Cheese Tortellini gluten-free option recommended
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with Monterey Jack or vegan cheese

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Sauté diced onion for about 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in the red enchilada sauce and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
  5. Add chunks of cream cheese and stir until melted, creating a creamy sauce.
  6. Fold in the cheese tortellini, cooking for 5-7 minutes until tender and heated through.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, cover, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider adding black beans, corn, or diced peppers for extra texture and nutrition.

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