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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini

Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a comforting dinner that combines ground beef, cream cheese, and chili spices for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or any cooking oil
  • 1 cup Diced Onion Sautéed until translucent
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Increase for more spice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Essential for flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Enchilada Sauce Main flavor component
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Chopped into chunks for easy melting
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Cheese Tortellini Refrigerated for quick cooking
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese For topping

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add 1 diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Introduce 1 pound of ground beef, season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin. Cook until browned, roughly 5–7 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of enchilada sauce, stirring to coat the beef mixture. Simmer gently for about 3–5 minutes.
  5. Add 8 ounces of cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted and combined.
  6. Fold in 12 ounces of cheese tortellini, ensuring each piece is coated in the sauce. Heat for another 5–7 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, cover, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 months.

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