Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini Recipe
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini Recipe is a fun comfort meal. It mixes pasta, beef, cheese and enchilada sauce. The result tastes rich and cozy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package cheese tortellini 20 ounces
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the Tortellini
- Boil tortellini in salted water. Cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
Heat the Skillet
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add chopped onion. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Add Garlic and Beef
- Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until beef turns brown and crumbly.
Season the Beef
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well to coat evenly.
Add Enchilada Sauce
- Pour enchilada sauce into beef. Stir gently. Let it simmer for five minutes.
Combine Tortellini
- Add cooked tortellini to the skillet. Mix until pasta is fully coated.
Transfer to Baking Dish
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish. Spread evenly with spoon.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top generously.
Bake the Dish
- Bake at 375°F until cheese melts and bubbles, about fifteen minutes.
Rest Before Serving
- Let the dish rest for five minutes. This helps flavors settle nicely.
Notes
- Use lean beef to reduce grease.
- Do not overcook tortellini.
- Use mild or spicy enchilada sauce as desired.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Let the dish rest before serving.