Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini Skillet
A hearty one-pan Tex-Mex classic: ground beef simmered with enchilada sauce, cheese tortellini, and melted cheddar-Monterey Jack blend. Tender pasta absorbs bold flavors while remaining light and creamy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package (19 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in skillet until browned
- Add onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt
- Stir in enchilada sauce and salsa
- Combine with cooked tortellini in skillet
- Sprinkle cheeses evenly over mixture
- Cover and simmer 5-7 minutes
- Garnish with fresh cilantro
Notes
Use 85/15 ground beef for richest flavor
Fresh tortellini improves texture
For extra creaminess, use homemade enchilada sauce
Substitute ground turkey or chicken
Serve with Mexican rice or cornbread
Fresh tortellini improves texture
For extra creaminess, use homemade enchilada sauce
Substitute ground turkey or chicken
Serve with Mexican rice or cornbread
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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