Delicious Twist on Classic Comfort Food Recipe
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini is a delightful fusion dish that combines the flavors of classic beef enchiladas with cheesy tortellini, creating a comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling:
- 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
For the Tortellini:
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- Olive oil for cooking
For Assembly:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until translucent.
- Cook Beef: Add garlic and ground beef, cook until browned. Mix in black beans, tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Simmer.
- Cook Tortellini: Boil water, cook tortellini until al dente. Drain.
- Combine: Mix tortellini with beef filling.
- Assemble: Layer enchilada sauce in a baking dish, add tortellini mixture, top with sauce and cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake, then remove foil and bake until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with additional veggies or spices.
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or spicy taco seasoning.
- Dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini, Beef Enchiladas, Tortellini Recipe, Comfort Food
