Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini: A Delicious Twist on Classic Comfort Food
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini, a delightful twist on classic comfort food. This innovative dish features seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, and cheese tortellini enveloped in rich enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is both satisfying and easy to prepare. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have a delicious meal ready that will please even the pickiest eaters. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress guests, Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican/Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- Onion and garlic
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook cheese tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine tortellini with the beef mixture in a bowl until well coated.
- Spread enchilada sauce at the bottom of a baking dish, add the tortellini mixture, top with remaining sauce and shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg