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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini

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πŸ§€ Enjoy a comforting and cheesy take on dinner with savory beef and tender tortellini in a flavorful enchilada sauce.
🌢️ This dish offers a quick, delicious meal with a perfect balance of spice and creamy melted cheese to satisfy your craving.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground beef

– 1 chopped onion

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 teaspoon pepper

– 2 teaspoons chili powder

– 1 teaspoon cumin

– 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

– 1 tablespoon minced garlic

– 1 19-ounce bag of frozen tortellini

– 1 10-ounce can of mild enchilada sauce

– 1 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes and green chiles

– 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

– Sour cream for topping

Instructions

1-Gathering and Prepping Ingredients: First, brown the 1 pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 chopped onion and cook until the beef is fully done, then drain any extra grease. This step builds a solid base for the flavors to shine.

2-Seasoning and Combining: Next, season the mixture with the 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon dried cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Stir in the 1 tablespoon minced garlic for an extra kick. Then, add the 1 19-ounce bag of frozen tortellini, 1 10-ounce can of mild enchilada sauce, and 1 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes and green chiles to the skillet.

3-Cooking and Finishing: Bring everything to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway to keep the pasta from sticking. Once the tortellini is ready, mix well and top with the 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Cover or broil briefly until the cheese melts, then serve with sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro for a finishing touch. Explore more quick recipes like our banana bread coffee cake to expand your cooking options.

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Notes

🌢️ To reduce spice, omit cayenne and use half the chili powder.
πŸ§€ Grate cheese fresh from a block for better texture and melting.
🍝 For fresh tortellini, cook separately before adding to sauce; if using dry tortellini, add a bit of water to help it cook.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: SautΓ©ing and simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving