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 (about 9 ounces)
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini with the beef mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the beef mixture for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini, Enchiladas, Tortellini, Cheesy Beef