Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
A delicious twist on traditional enchiladas, combining tortellini with savory beef and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in enchilada sauce and cooked tortellini.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños or diced tomatoes to the mixture.
- Serve with sour cream and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg