Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini: A Delicious Twist on Classic Comfort Food
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini is a delightful fusion of classic comfort food and Mexican flavors, perfect for any family dinner or cozy night in. This dish combines seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, and cheesy tortellini, all enveloped in a rich enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese. With its easy preparation and deliciously satisfying taste, this recipe is sure to impress both friends and family. Enjoy the comforting blend of flavors that warms the soul and brings everyone to the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook cheese tortellini in boiling water according to package instructions; drain.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked tortellini with the beef mixture gently.
- Spread enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish; transfer tortellini mixture evenly on top.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the mixture; sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg