Description
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini is a delightful fusion dish that combines the flavors of traditional enchiladas with the comforting texture of tortellini, topped with a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package cheese tortellini
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a large pot, cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large baking dish, combine the cooked beef mixture, tortellini, and half of the enchilada sauce. Mix well.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini, enchiladas, tortellini, cheesy beef, Mexican-American cuisine