Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini (Print-Friendly Version)
Cheese tortellini meets beef and enchilada sauce for a tasty, cheesy skillet meal ready in minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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450 g ground beef
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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425 g can red enchilada sauce
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255 g refrigerated cheese tortellini
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110 g shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar
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15 ml olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
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Add ground beef to the skillet and break it apart with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Pour enchilada sauce into the skillet, stirring well with the beef. Reduce heat to low and simmer while cooking the tortellini.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly.
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Transfer cooked tortellini into the beef and enchilada sauce mixture. Gently stir until the tortellini is evenly coated with sauce.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese over the dish. Cover skillet with a lid and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
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Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley before serving warm.
# Notes & Tips:
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For best flavor, allow the beef mixture to simmer for a few extra minutes to enhance the sauce.