Description
This Beef Enchilada Tortellini is a one-skillet comfort food mash-up that combines cheesy tortellini and bold Tex-Mex flavors in a creamy, savory sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, it’s loaded with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, melty cheddar, and a swirl of sour cream—finished with a pop of fresh cilantro. Cozy, easy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil and the chopped yellow onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until soft and translucent.
2. Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
3. Season and Simmer: Stir in the taco seasoning to coat the beef. Pour in the enchilada sauce and bring to a gentle simmer for a few minutes.
4. Cook the Tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini directly into the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini is tender and heated through.
5. Add Cheese and Sour Cream: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and stir in the sour cream. Mix gently to create a creamy, cheesy sauce.
6. Finish with Cilantro: Turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot. Add more sour cream on top if desired.
Notes
Don’t skip draining the beef to avoid a greasy sauce—especially if using regular ground beef.
For extra richness, stir in a few tablespoons of cream cheese along with the sour cream.
If using frozen or dried tortellini, cook them separately before adding to the skillet to ensure perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: beef enchilada, skillet pasta, tortellini dinner