Description
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini is the ultimate skillet meal mashup—blending bold Tex-Mex flavor with creamy pasta comfort. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, cheesy tortellini, and a luscious enchilada cream sauce, this dish comes together quickly and satisfies every craving.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup red enchilada sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup heavy cream or milk
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to season the beef.
3. Lower the heat. Stir in red enchilada sauce and cream cheese. Let the cream cheese melt and mix into a creamy sauce.
4. Add cheese tortellini and stir to coat. Cover and simmer for 6–8 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
5. Stir in spinach during the last few minutes, if using, until wilted.
6. Top with shredded cheese, cover, and let it melt for 2–3 minutes.
7. Serve hot and garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use refrigerated tortellini for best texture; frozen works with added simmer time.
Reheat with a splash of milk to keep the sauce creamy.
Add beans or corn to stretch this dish for a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: beef enchilada tortellini, cheesy pasta, one-pot meal